How to Add a Backlog Column to a Kanban Board in Jira

Quick summary

Adding a Backlog column to a Jira Kanban board is done through Board Settings, where you can create and name a new column under the Layout section. Once saved, existing work items can be dragged from Unmapped Statuses into the new Backlog column to keep your board organised.

Steps

1. In the board view of your Jira space, go to the top navigation bar and click the 'More Options' button next to the board name.
2. Choose 'Board Settings' from the list of options.
3. Click the 'Layout' tab in the left-hand panel.
4. Select 'Columns' from the list of options.
5. Tap the 'Add' button to proceed.
6. Type 'Backlog' into the column name input field.
7. Click the 'Check' icon to apply and save the changes.
8. If you have existing work items, drag them from the Unmapped Statuses column onto the newly created Backlog column.
9. The Backlog column is now added to your Jira Kanban board.