How to Create a Sprint Retrospective in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Sprint Retrospective in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your desired sprint and click 'Complete sprint'.
Select 'Complete sprint' to confirm.
To set up your retrospective, click the drop-down arrow to select a Confluence space.
Choose between Confluence whiteboard or page for the retrospective where everyone can contribute their thoughts before and during the meeting.
Once you have selected between the 'Confluence page or whiteboard', click 'Create'.
That's it! By setting up your retrospectives in Jira or integrating with other tools, you can make the process smooth and ensure that your team continually improves with each sprint.
Click 'Publish'.
A notification appears, once you have successfully saved your sprint retrospective.
Quick answer: To complete sprints and set up retrospectives in Jira, navigate to your sprint, click complete sprint, and confirm. Then, select a Confluence space, choose between a whiteboard or page, click create, and finally click publish to save your sprint retrospective.
About this Jira tutorial
Set up sprint retrospectives in Jira by connecting a Confluence whiteboard or page to capture team feedback and publish your results. This guide shows how to create a Sprint Retrospective in Jira in 8 steps, starting with "Navigate to your desired sprint and click 'Complete sprint'" and finishing with "A notification appears, once you have successfully saved your sprint retrospective". 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 create a Sprint Retrospective in Jira?
8 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 story in jira, How to create a team in jira and How to Create a Test Cycle in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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