Overview

Set up one Jira board across spaces, shape it around your fields, and keep day-to-day board work fast.

Start

OverviewWhat BetterBoard changes about Jira boards and where to begin.InstallationInstall BetterBoard from the Atlassian Marketplace and open it in Jira.Quick startCreate your first board, add spaces, and tune the view.FAQCommon setup, permission, billing, and usage questions.

Board setup

Creating and managing boardsCreate boards, edit settings, and choose who can see them.Multi-space boardsBring work items from multiple Jira spaces into one board.Global board directoryFind shared boards across your Jira site.Board visibilityControl private and shared board access.View permissionsChoose who can create, edit, and delete shared views in a space.

Shape the board

Columns and groupingMap field values to columns, plan by date, and organise work in swimlanes.Status mappingMap Jira statuses into clearer board columns across spaces.Display fieldsChoose which fields appear on cards and how merged fields behave.Field typesSee how BetterBoard handles Jira field types.Filter operatorsUnderstand each supported filter operator.Filters and refinementFilter the board without reaching for JQL.Card colorsUse field data to color cards, borders, and accents.Jira Service Management SLAsShow SLA metrics, filter by breach or time, and color matching cards.Goals and Atlassian projectsSee linked goals and projects, organize work, and highlight status.WIP limitsSet limits for columns or matching work and highlight exceeded limits.Work item hierarchyShow a Jira hierarchy level as cards and track the progress of direct children.

Work faster

Sorting and orderingSort cards and keep board order predictable.Drag and dropMove cards and understand when Jira workflow rules apply.Inline editingEdit fields directly on the board, including bulk edits.Sprint managementPlan sprint work from the board view.Keyboard shortcutsNavigate and edit from the keyboard.Track time on Jira board cardsStart timers, log work, and keep Jira estimates up to date.

How-to

Bulk edit work items on a Jira boardChange fields across selected work items without leaving the board.Move multiple tickets to the next sprint in JiraMove selected work items between sprints directly on the board.See work items from multiple Jira spaces on one boardBring work from the spaces you choose into one board.Filter a Jira board without writing JQLNarrow the board by choosing fields, operators, and values.Group a Jira board by assignee, priority, or any fieldChange the board grouping to suit the work in front of you.Show custom fields on Jira board cardsChoose the Jira fields that appear on each card.Create a personal My work board across all your Jira spacesCreate a current view of your work across the spaces you use.