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How to Create JQL Filter in Jira

Updated on:
May 11, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build and save a JQL filter in Jira.

Quick summary

A JQL filter in Jira lets you write precise queries to find and manage issues across projects using structured search syntax. This guide walks you through switching to JQL mode, running a query, and saving it as a reusable filter.


Steps

  1. From the Jira dashboard, click the Search icon (magnifying glass) in the sidebar.
  2. Select View all issues to open the search page.
  3. Switch from Basic search mode to JQL by clicking the JQL option.
  4. Write your JQL query in the search field.
  5. Press Enter or click the Search button to execute the query.
  6. Enter a name and description for your filter in the save dialog.
  7. Confirm the save — a notification will appear once your JQL filter has been successfully saved.

📌 Why this matters

JQL (Jira Query Language) filters give teams a powerful, flexible way to surface exactly the issues that matter — by status, assignee, sprint, priority, or any custom field. Saving JQL filters in Jira eliminates repetitive manual searching and makes it easy to share consistent views across your team. For project managers and developers alike, reusable JQL filters speed up issue triage, reporting, and sprint planning. Mastering JQL filter creation is one of the highest-leverage skills for any Jira user managing complex backlogs.
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