How to Add a Status Category in Jira

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Here’s a step by step process on how to add a status category in Jira:

1. Go to the Jira Administration section by clicking the gear icon in the upper-right corner.
2. Select 'Issues' from the dropdown menu.
3. Under the 'Issue Attributes' menu, select 'Statuses'.
4. Click 'Add status'.
5. Name your status and add a description.
6. Select a category by clicking the drop-down arrow.
7. Click 'Add' to confirm changes.
8. That's it! You have successfully added a status category in Jira.