How to Add a Task to Backlog in Jira

Quick summary

Adding a task to the backlog in Jira lets teams capture and organize work items before sprint planning begins. Using the board view, you can create a task in seconds by entering a summary, selecting a work type, and assigning key details.

Steps

1. In the board view of your Jira space, navigate to the Backlog column and click 'Create'.
2. Type the task summary into the provided input field.
3. Click the 'Work Type' menu to expand work type options.
4. Select 'Task' from the work type list.
5. Fill in other key details such as Due Date and Assignee.
6. Click 'Create' to submit and save the task.
7. The new task will now appear in your Jira backlog.