TutorialKart.comHow to Create a Scrum Board in Jira
The simplest way to create a Scrum board in Jira is to create a software project using the Scrum template. Jira then creates the project, backlog, and Scrum board together.
You need permission to create projects on the Jira site. The names and positions of menu options may differ slightly between Jira versions, but the workflow remains similar.
Step 1: Start a New Jira Software Project
Open the Jira projects menu by clicking the arrow next to Projects. Select Create project.
Jira opens the project creation window, where you can choose the project template and configure the project details.
Step 2: Select the Jira Scrum Project Template
Click Change template or open the template selection page.
Find the Scrum template under the software development templates. In older Jira interfaces, the template may appear in a list of classic templates. Select the Scrum template to continue.
The Scrum template creates a project designed for backlog management, sprint planning, and work tracking on a Scrum board.
Step 3: Enter the Jira Scrum Project Details
Enter a clear project name in the Name field. Jira may automatically generate a project key from this name. Review the key before creating the project because it becomes part of issue identifiers such as TEAM-1.
Depending on the Jira configuration, you may also be asked to choose a project type, project lead, access level, or project-management style. Select the options that match how your team manages permissions and workflows.
Click Create after reviewing the project details.
Step 4: Open the New Jira Scrum Board
After Jira creates the project, it opens the new Scrum project in the browser. The project includes a Scrum board and a backlog where you can create and organize work items before placing them into a sprint.
Configure the New Jira Scrum Board
Before the team starts using the board, review its basic configuration. A newly created Scrum board normally includes workflow columns such as To Do, In Progress, and Done, although the exact names depend on the selected template and project settings.
- Add the team members who need access to the Scrum project.
- Create initial work items in the backlog.
- Check that board columns match the team’s workflow statuses.
- Create a sprint and move selected backlog items into it.
- Review project roles and permissions before sharing the board.
Create the First Sprint on the Jira Scrum Board
Open the project backlog and create work items such as stories, tasks, or bugs. Prioritize them by dragging the most important items toward the top of the backlog.
Create a sprint, move the planned work items into it, and enter a sprint goal when appropriate. Start the sprint only after confirming that the team, dates, and selected work are ready.
Difference Between Creating a Scrum Project and Adding a Scrum Board
This tutorial creates a new Jira project from the Scrum template, so the Scrum board is generated automatically. Jira may also allow administrators to create an additional board for an existing project or from a saved filter. That approach is useful when the issues already exist and a separate board view is required.
When creating a board for existing issues, confirm that the board filter includes the correct project and that team members have permission to view both the filter and the included issues.
Why a Jira Scrum Board May Appear Empty
If the board opens but displays no work items, check the following conditions:
- No issues have been created in the project yet.
- The issues are still in the backlog and the active sprint has not been started.
- The board filter does not include the expected project or issue values.
- The issues use statuses that are not mapped to a visible board column.
- Your account does not have permission to view the project or particular issues.
Jira Scrum Board Setup Checklist
- Confirm that the Scrum template was selected rather than a Kanban template.
- Verify that the project name and project key are correct.
- Check that the backlog and Scrum board are available in the project navigation.
- Confirm that each workflow status is mapped to the correct board column.
- Verify that project members can open the board and view its issues.
- Create a test work item and confirm that it appears in the backlog.
Jira Scrum Board Creation Questions
Does the Jira Scrum template create a backlog automatically?
Yes. A project created with the Scrum template normally includes a backlog and a Scrum board. The backlog is used to prioritize work before moving selected items into a sprint.
Can I create a Jira Scrum board for an existing project?
In Jira configurations that permit additional boards, you can create a Scrum board linked to an existing project or saved filter. You need the required permissions, and the board filter must include the issues you want to display.
Why can I not see the Create project option in Jira?
Your account may not have permission to create projects. Contact a Jira administrator and ask them to create the project or grant the appropriate project-creation permission.
Can a Jira Scrum project contain more than one board?
A Jira project can be represented on additional boards when the Jira configuration and permissions allow it. Each board can use its own saved filter, columns, swimlanes, and display settings.
Jira Scrum Board Creation Summary
To create a Scrum board in Jira, start a new software project, select the Scrum template, enter the project details, and create the project. Jira then provides a Scrum board and backlog that can be configured for the team’s workflow. In this JIRA Tutorial, we created a Jira project with a Scrum board and reviewed the main steps required before starting the first sprint.