How to Do the Advanced Search in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Do the Advanced Search in Jira: step-by-step guide
Head over to the top navigation bar, then click the 'Search' bar.
Tap 'View All Issues' afterwards.
Following that, click 'JQL' at the top-right corner.
Click the 'Search' bar and then type the JQL query that corresponds to the specific issues or items you're looking for.
Once done, click the 'Search' icon to proceed.
After completing these steps, Jira will run the query and provide the results afterwards.
Quick answer: To perform an advanced search in Jira, click the top search bar, select View All Issues, and click JQL in the top-right corner. Next, enter your JQL query in the search bar and click the search icon to run the query and view your results.
About this Jira tutorial
Run custom queries in Jira using JQL. Follow these simple steps to perform an advanced search and find specific issues quickly. This guide shows how to do the Advanced Search in Jira in 6 steps, starting with "Head over to the top navigation bar, then click the 'Search' bar" and finishing with "After completing these steps, Jira will run the query and provide the results afterwards". 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 do the Advanced Search in Jira?
6 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 Download Backlog from Jira to Excel, How to Download Burndown Chart from Jira and How to Download Issues from Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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