In this article, we will see how to create a scrum board using the JIRA tool. I have been using many tools for scrum management, and JIRA is my top choice because of the ease it brings to the end-users.
Table of Contents:-
- Create Scrum Board in JIRA with new software project
- Create Scrum Board in JIRA from an existing project
- Create Scrum Board in JIRA from an existing saved filter
Create Scrum Board in JIRA with new software project
Follow the below steps:
- Click the three dots on the top right corner of jira.
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-1.30.38-PM-1024x280.jpg)
2. Click on the Create board option from the menu
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-1.33.57-PM-1024x479.jpg)
3. Click the option Create a Scrum Board
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4. Select the option Board created with new software project and click Next
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-1.05.09-PM-1024x564.jpg)
5. Add the name of the new project, project key and click Create Board
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-1.19.14-PM-3-1024x474.jpg)
6. Since the project is new, we need to create stories and add them to a sprint. Once done the board will be visible as shown in image_6.
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-1.24.58-PM-1024x450.jpg)
Create Scrum Board in JIRA from an existing project
- Click the three dots on the top right corner of jira. –> See image_1
- Click on the Create board option from the menu. –> See image_2
- Click the option Create a Scrum Board. –> See image_3
- Select the option Board from an existing project and click Next
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-1.53.40-PM-1024x423.jpg)
5. Provide the Board Name, select the existing project from the dropdown and click Next
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-1.58.50-PM-1-1024x492.jpg)
6. The scrum board is created.
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-2.06.44-PM-1024x461.jpg)
Important Note: The JIRA board will show the issues in the board column lanes based on their statuses in the existing project.
Create Scrum Board in JIRA from an existing saved filter
- Click the three dots on the top right corner of jira. –> See image_1
- Click on the Create board option from the menu. –> See image_2
- Click the option Create a Scrum Board. –> See image_3
- Select the option Board from an saved filter and click Next
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-2.12.21-PM-1024x443.jpg)
5. Provide the Board Name, select the existing saved filter from the dropdown, and click Next
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-2.13.52-PM-1024x544.jpg)
6. The scrum board is created.
![](https://managementbliss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Screenshot-2021-06-16-at-2.17.57-PM-1024x445.jpg)
We hope this article helped you to create a scrum board in JIRA as per the requirement. Good Luck!!!