JIRA/How To/Switch between Boards in a project

• How to Switch Between Different Boards in a Jira Project

  • Overview

    • This guide shows you how to navigate and switch between different boards within a Jira project
    • Useful for project managers, team members, and stakeholders who need to view different board layouts for the same project

  • Prerequisites

    • Active Jira account with access to the project
    • Project must have multiple boards set up

  • Steps

    • 1. Navigate to Your Current Board

      • Click on "Boards" in the top navigation menu
      • Select your current project board from the dropdown or recent boards list

    • 2. Access Board Switcher

      • Look for the board name in the top-left corner of your screen (inside the sidebar, under Planning)
      • Click the dropdown arrow next to the board name

    • 3. Select Different Board

      • In the dropdown menu, you'll see a list of all boards you have access to
      • Choose the desired board from the list
      • The page will refresh and display the selected board

    • 4. Use Quick Search (Alternative Method)

      • Press "." (period key) to open the quick search
      • Type the name of the board you want to switch to
      • Select the board from the search results

  • Troubleshooting

    • If you can't see a specific board:
      • Verify you have the correct permissions for that board
      • Check if the board is still active and not archived
      • Contact your Jira administrator if you need access

  • Related

    • JIRA/How To/Create a New Board
    • JIRA/How To/Configure Board Settings
    • JIRA/How To/Manage Board Permissions