Easy Tech TutsHow to Create a Kanban Board in Jira
By Impran M N
A Kanban board gives your team a live view of work moving from start to finish without the fixed timeboxes of Scrum sprints. This guide covers setting up a new Kanban board in Jira and getting it ready to use.
01Start a new board
From your project or the boards menu, choose to create a new board and select Kanban as the type.
02Choose the project or filter
Base the board on an existing project or a custom saved filter, depending on what work you want it to display.
03Set up your columns
Define columns that reflect your workflow stages, such as To Do, In Progress, Review, and Done.
04Map statuses to columns
Match each issue status to the correct column so cards land in the right place automatically.
05Adjust card layout and settings
Configure what information shows on each card, then start adding or moving issues onto the board.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a separate project for a Kanban board?
No, you can build a Kanban board on top of an existing project or a filtered set of issues from multiple projects.
Can I set a work-in-progress limit on columns?
Yes, Jira lets you set WIP limits per column to prevent too many issues from piling up in one stage.
Is Kanban better than Scrum for every team?
It depends on your workflow; Kanban suits continuous flow work, while Scrum fits teams that plan in fixed sprints.
Can I switch a Kanban board to Scrum later?
Board type is generally set at creation, so switching usually means creating a new board rather than converting the existing one.
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