How to Create Program Board in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Create Program Board in Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to your 'Plans'.
Select a plan to create a program board.
Once you're in the plan, click 'Program' located at the left side menu of your plan.
Click 'Create program board'.
Provide a name for your board.
Set a start date for your board.
Add a field and value to your program board that you want to include.
Click 'Create'.
By following these easy steps, you can easily create a program board through 'Plans'.
Quick answer: To create a program board in Jira, navigate to your Plans, select a plan, and click Program in the left side menu. Next, click Create program board, enter a name, set a start date, add desired fields and values, and click Create.
About this Jira tutorial
Set up a new program board in Jira by selecting a plan, configuring your board details, dates, and fields, and clicking create. This guide shows how to create Program Board in Jira in 9 steps, starting with "Navigate to your 'Plans'" and finishing with "By following these easy steps, you can easily create a program board through 'Plans'". 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 Program Board in Jira?
9 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 Recurring Tasks in Jira, How to Create Reports in Jira Service Management and How to create subtask in jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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