Scrum using Jira

Let’s start by creating a Scrum project in Jira:

1. Once you select the Scrum software development option, it takes you to the following page. The listed Issue Types will be available as default Issue Types for your project with the specified default workflow. Remember, you can always add new or modify existing issue types and workflows. This is shown in the following screenshot:

1. Provide a Name for your project with a Key and assign the Project Lead, as shown in the following screenshot:

1. On clicking Submit, the project will be created, and you will see the project Backlog page, as shown in the following screenshot:

1. Now, you are ready to add project backlog items by creating issues and plans, and organize them by creating sprints and starting iterations. The following screenshot shows a sample active Scrum project for Sample Sprint 2: