Start a new software project for your team

It's time to start your project! You know what you need to do, and you have a team that is excited to start working. You want to set your team up for success, so let's make sure your systems are ready to go.

The documentation in this section will help you configure Jira Software for a new agile development project. This includes creating a new Jira Software project, configuring a board (company-managed Scrum, company-managed Kanban, or a team-managed board), configuring your development tools to work with Jira Software, and more.

What is a Jira Software project?
Learn about the different types of projects in Jira Software Cloud.
Create a new project
Learn how to choose and create a software project that suits your team's needs and workflows.
What are the project templates?
Discover the project templates, what they include, and why you should use them.
Edit a project's details
Learn how to edit a project’s name, URL, avatar, description, and more.
What is a Jira Software board?
Learn about the three types of boards in Jira Software Cloud.
Create a board
Create a scrum or kanban board based on projects or filters in Jira Software Cloud.
Organize work with components
Learn how to add, edit, or delete components in your project settings.
What are Jira workflows?
Learn how Jira issues move through statuses and transitions during their lifecycle.
Switch between projects and boards
Use the drop-down menu in the sidebar to switch between projects and boards.

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