How to Show Rapid Boards prior to Login

Platform Notice: Data Center Only - This article only applies to Atlassian products on the Data Center platform.

Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.

*Except Fisheye and Crucible

Summary

When using Jira and Jira Agile, it is often handy to have an Information Radiator of public interest available prior to login.

Environment

Applies to Jira Data Center installations with the Jira Agile add-on, the precursor to the current Jira Software application.

Solution

Rapid Board Gadgets in the System Dashboard

You can make information available to users that are not logged in by adding Rapid Board gadgets to the System Dashboard.

Implementing these instructions may require giving the Browse Projects permission to Anyone e.g. unauthenticated users, depending on your version of Jira Agile. As this allows a great deal of visibility into your system, consider the decision carefully.

  1. Type the Keyboard Shortcut g g then search for System Dashboard

  2. Click Add Gadget

  3. Filter for Rapid

  4. Add a Rapid Board gadget.

  5. Configure Rapid Boards that are attached to the Gadgets - be sure to make the title visible so folks know what they're looking at!

  6. Configure Quick Filters

  7. Save

Optional: Remove the Login Gadget

If you are trying to serve people that don't have a login to your Jira instance, the Login gadget that appears by default on your System Dashboard can be an unwanted distraction. Here's how to remove it.

These instructions involve customizing text files used by Jira to configure settings, and any errors can make it inoperable or worse. Always make a backup copy of config file before modifying them.

  1. Make a backup copy of <jira-install>/atlassian-jira/WEB-INF/classes/jpm.xml

  2. Open <jira-install>/atlassian-jira/WEB-INF/classes/jpm.xml

  3. Find the following stanza:

    1 2 3 4 5 6 <property> <key>jira.disable.login.gadget</key> <default-value>false</default-value> <type>boolean</type> <user-editable>false</user-editable> </property> 

  4. Edit <user-editable>true</user-editable>

  5. Create a file in <jira-home> named jira-config.properties

  6. Add the following line to the file: jira.disable.login.gadget=true

Updated on February 28, 2025
Platform
Data Center only
Product
Jira Software Data Center
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