How to Add Quick Filters in Jira Scrum Board
- George Apostolov
How to Add Quick Filters in Jira Scrum Board: step-by-step guide
Open your Jira project and go to the Scrum board where you want to add the Quick Filters.
Click on the ellipsis icon in the top-right corner of the board.
Select 'Configure Board' from the dropdown menu.
In the left-hand menu of the Board settings, click on 'Create quick filter'.
Give your Quick Filter a name that will appear on the board.
Enter the Jira Query Language statement that defines which issues will be shown when the filter is active.
Add a description.
Click 'Create' to save the quick filter.
A notification pops up and the filter will now appear in the list of available Quick Filters.
That's it! By using Quick Filters, you can streamline your workflow and focus on specific types of issues, making it easier to manage your Scrum board.
Quick answer: To add Quick Filters in Jira, open your Scrum board, click the ellipsis icon, select Configure Board, and click Create quick filter in the settings. Next, enter a name and JQL statement, add a description, and click Create to save your new filter.
About this Jira tutorial
Streamline your workflow in Jira by adding Quick Filters to your Scrum board with custom JQL statements. This guide shows how to add Quick Filters in Jira Scrum Board in 10 steps, starting with "Open your Jira project and go to the Scrum board where you want to add the Quick Filters" and finishing with "That's it! By using Quick Filters, you can streamline your workflow and focus on specif...". 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 add Quick Filters in Jira Scrum Board?
10 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 Add Requirements in Jira, How to Add Root Cause Field in Jira and How to Add Severity in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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