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How to Change Filter Query in Jira Board

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to update your Jira board's filter query in a few clicks.

Quick summary

Changing the filter query on a Jira board lets you control exactly which issues are displayed by editing or replacing the underlying JQL query. You can access this setting through the board's Configure board menu and save your changes instantly.


Steps

  1. From your project, click the ellipsis icon in the top right corner.
  2. Select 'Configure board' from the dropdown menu.
  3. On the 'General' page, under the 'Filter' section, select 'Edit filter query'.
  4. Either directly edit your JQL query in the text field.
  5. Alternatively, select 'Switch to basic' to use the guided JQL creation tool.
  6. After editing the query, click 'Save' to apply the changes to your board.
  7. Your Jira board will now display only the issues that match your updated filter query, tailored to your project or team needs.

📌 Why this matters

Customizing the JQL filter query on a Jira board gives teams precise control over which issues surface in their workflow, eliminating noise and keeping focus on what matters. For project managers and agile teams, the ability to edit board filters directly means faster sprint planning, cleaner backlogs, and views tailored to specific team roles or project phases. Rather than accepting a default issue list, users can write or adjust Jira Query Language conditions to filter by assignee, priority, label, or any custom field. This makes Jira boards a dynamic, purpose-built tool rather than a static list of every open ticket.
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