This guide walks you through creating your first board, from selecting a data source to saving your configuration.
Overview
Creating a board involves four steps:
- Select a data source (space or filter)
- Configure the board structure (swimlanes and grouping)
- Configure link visibility
- Save your board
Step 1: Select a data source
Choose a data source type
| Type | Description | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Space | A Jira space | Viewing all work items in a single space |
| Filter | A saved JQL filter | Cross-space views or custom queries |
Load work items
Click Update to load work items from your selected data source.
Step 2: Configure board structure
Use the Board Structure section in the sidebar to organize your cards with vertical swimlanes, horizontal swimlanes, and grouping.
Step 3: Configure links
Use the Links section to control which dependency types appear on your board, and to style any type ok link.
Step 4: Save your board
- Click the board name input in the top toolbar
- Enter a descriptive name
- Click the Save button