Start a new software project for your team

Learn about the different types of projects in Jira Software Cloud.

Read how to choose and create a software project that suits your team's needs and workflows.

Discover the project templates, what they include, and why you should use them.

Learn how to edit a project’s name, URL, avatar, description, and more.

Learn about what boards in Jira Software are and how they can help you plan work.

Learn how to create a scrum board in Jira Software.

Learn about what components in Jira Software are and how they can help you organize your work.

Learn how Jira issues move through statuses and transitions during their lifecycle.

Use the drop-down menu in the sidebar to switch between projects and boards.

Learn how to create components in Jira Software.

Copy an existing scrum or kanban board in Jira Software.

Create a board based on existing filters in Jira Software Cloud.

Learn how to create a kanban board in Jira Software.

Learn how to edit or delete a component in Jira Software.

Here's some quick JQL filters you can use for your boards in Jira Software.

Learn about how a component can override the default assignee function in Jira Software.