How to Build and Save a Jira Search Filter
- George Apostolov
How to Build and Save a Jira Search Filter: step-by-step guide
Once you log in, click on the search box to initiate your query.
Type your query terms in the search box and hit enter.
Go to the filters page.
Click on "View all issues."
Click on the switch to JQL to open the JQL search box
Create precise queries using Jira search syntax combining conditions and operators.
Create and click "Save filter" to reuse your custom query criteria for future searches.
Customize the fields as desired.
Select "Save" to complete the step. This can help you efficiently track issues by tailoring the search results to your needs.
Quick answer: To create a query in Jira, search by typing terms in the search box, navigate to the filters page, view all issues, and switch to JQL. Then, build precise queries using search syntax, save the filter, customize fields, and select save to finish.
About this Jira tutorial
Build custom queries in Jira using search syntax and JQL, save filters, and customize fields to efficiently track issues. This guide shows how to build and Save a Jira Search Filter in 9 steps, starting with "Once you log in, click on the search box to initiate your query" and finishing with "Select 'Save' to complete the step. This can help you efficiently track issues by tailo...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to build and Save a Jira Search Filter?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to create a spike in Jira, How to create velocity chart in jira and How do i see old sprints in jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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