# How to Change Jira Project from Kanban to Scrum

> To change a project from Kanban to Scrum in Jira, go to the Boards page and click Create board. Choose to create a Scrum board from an existing project, click Next, configure the board settings, and click Create board to finish.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-jira-project-from-kan-to-scrum/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a311fd673bd5aa8e63f78/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. On the 'Boards' page, click 'Create board'.
2. Choose ' Create a Scrum board' as the board type.
3. Select ' Create board from an existing project'.
4. Click 'Next'.
5. Name the board and configure any other settings as needed.
6. Click 'Create board'.
7. By following these steps, you can effectively switch your Jira project from Kanban to Scrum, allowing your team to start using sprints and other Scrum-specific features.