How to create a scrum board in jira

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.

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video tutorial to create jira scrum board

Create Scrum Board in JIRA with new software project

Follow the below steps:

  1. Click the three dots on the top right corner of jira.
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2. Click on the Create board option from the menu

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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

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5. Add the name of the new project, project key and click Create Board

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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.

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Create Scrum Board in JIRA from an existing project

  1. Click the three dots on the top right corner of jira. –> See image_1
  2. Click on the Create board option from the menu. –> See image_2
  3. Click the option Create a Scrum Board. –> See image_3
  4. Select the option Board from an existing project and click Next
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5. Provide the Board Name, select the existing project from the dropdown and click Next

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6. The scrum board is created.

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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

  1. Click the three dots on the top right corner of jira. –> See image_1
  2. Click on the Create board option from the menu. –> See image_2
  3. Click the option Create a Scrum Board. –> See image_3
  4. Select the option Board from an saved filter and click Next
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5. Provide the Board Name, select the existing saved filter from the dropdown, and click Next

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6. The scrum board is created.

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We hope this article helped you to create a scrum board in JIRA as per the requirement. Good Luck!!!

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