# How to Change Filter Query in Jira Board

> To change the filter query in Jira, click the ellipsis icon, select Configure board, and go to General to find Filter. Next, select Edit filter query, edit your JQL or switch to basic, and click Save to apply the changes.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-filter-query-in-jira-board/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a30f8d673bd5aa8e63ca1/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. From your project, click the ellipsis icon in the top right corner.
2. Select 'Configure board'.
3. On the 'General' page under the 'Filter' section, select 'Edit filter query'.
4. Either edit your JQL query.
5. You may also select 'Switch to basic ' to switch to a JQL creation tool.
6. After editing the query, click 'Save' to apply the changes.
7. By modifying the JQL filter query, you can customize which issues appear on your Jira board, tailoring it to specific project requirements or team needs.