# Linking existing Jira work items
Find the Jira app in the right-side panel and click **Link existing work item (1)** to get started.
The app shows a selection of the five most recently used work items. If you do not see the work item you are looking for, use the **work item search (1)** to find the work item.
You can search by work item key (e.g., ENG-25) or by text directly. If you require additional search options, you can also search by JQL using the `jql:` prefix.
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**Available search options**
* **By work item key:** type the work item key into the search box.\
Example: **ENG-25**
* **By text:** type free-form text into the search box.\
Example: **As a user, I want to link a conversation**
* **By JQL:** type `jql:` followed by your JQL query into the search box.\
Example: **jql: issuetype = bug**
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When you have found the work item that you would like to link, **click on it to link (2)**.
A confirmation message will indicate that the link has been established successfully. Click **Done** to return to the app home screen, where you can now see the **linked Jira work items (1)** and **an internal note (2)** to record the event.
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**Paid features**
Note that the linked Jira work items (1) only show up in the sidebar if you have the [Jira companion app](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1217371/intercom-for-jira?hosting=cloud\&tab=overview) installed and licensed.
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