How to Configure Board in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Configure Board in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the board you want to configure and click on it.
Click on the three dots (•••) in the top-right corner of the board.
Select 'Configure board'.
JQL (Jira Query Language) filter that determines which issues are displayed on the board. You can edit this filter by clicking on the 'Edit Filter Query' link.
You can set where the board is located, either within a project or on its own.
In the 'Columns' section, you can map your workflow statuses to columns on the board.
Select how you want to organize issues within the board.
Quick filters allow you to create buttons on the board that filter the displayed issues based on specific criteria.
In the 'Card layout' section, you can customize what information is displayed on the issue cards on the board.
Navigate to the 'Card colors' section. You can set rules for coloring cards based on issue attributes such as priority, issue type, or a custom JQL query.
Navigate to 'Working days'. If you need to set specific working days for your team, this can be done in the Working days section
Navigate to 'Timeline' to configure it and manage all types of issues.
Quick answer: To configure a board in Jira, navigate to the board, open the menu via the three dots, and select Configure board. Then, edit the JQL filter, set the board location, map workflow statuses to columns, organize issues, create quick filters, and customize card layout, card colors, working days, and timeline.
About this Jira tutorial
Manage your Jira boards effectively by customizing filters, columns, card layouts, colors, working days, and timelines to suit your team. This guide shows how to configure Board in Jira in 12 steps, starting with "Navigate to the board you want to configure and click on it" and finishing with "Navigate to 'Timeline' to configure it and manage all types of issues". 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 configure Board in Jira?
12 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 Configure Xray in Jira, How to Connect Coda with Jira for Issue Tracking and How to Connect Confluence to Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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