Easy Tech TutsHow to Create a Dashboard With Filters in Jira
By Impran M N
A generic dashboard shows too much or too little unless it's built around filters tailored to your project. This guide covers creating a dashboard in Jira and wiring gadgets to saved filters so the data stays relevant.
01Create your saved filters first
Build and save the issue searches you want to track, such as open bugs or issues due this week, before setting up the dashboard.
02Start a new dashboard
Go to the Dashboards area and create a new dashboard, giving it a clear name and description.
03Add filter-based gadgets
Add gadgets like Filter Results or a pie chart, then point each one at the saved filter you created earlier.
04Arrange the layout
Rearrange gadgets on the dashboard so the most important information is visible without scrolling.
05Share the dashboard with your team
Set sharing permissions so the right people can view or edit the dashboard going forward.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to create filters before building the dashboard?
It helps, since most dashboard gadgets rely on a saved filter as their data source.
Can multiple people edit the same dashboard?
Yes, if sharing permissions are set to allow editing, multiple team members can update the dashboard's gadgets.
How many gadgets can I add to one dashboard?
There's no strict limit, though dashboards with too many gadgets can become slow to load and hard to read.
Can I filter a dashboard by sprint or epic?
Yes, as long as your underlying saved filter includes that criteria, the dashboard gadget will reflect it.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
