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How to Sort the Jira Backlog

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to reorder sprints in your Jira scrum backlog.

Quick summary

Sorting the Jira backlog lets you reorder sprints by moving them up, down, to the top, or to the bottom directly from the scrum board. This gives teams full control over sprint sequencing without editing individual issues.


Steps

  1. In your Jira scrum board, head over to the top menu bar and click 'Backlog'.
  2. Find the sprint with the position you wish to reorder, then click the 'More Actions' button next to it.
  3. Choose 'Move Sprint' and select moving it down, up, to the top, or to the bottom.
  4. Scroll down to the next sprint, then repeat the same series of steps.
  5. Your Jira backlog will now be sorted based on your configuration.

📌 Why this matters

Controlling sprint order in the Jira backlog is essential for agile teams that need to prioritize upcoming work and communicate delivery sequence to stakeholders. Jira's 'Move Sprint' feature lets project managers instantly reorder sprints without disrupting existing issues or board configurations. This ensures the scrum backlog always reflects current planning priorities, reducing confusion during sprint planning sessions. Teams using Jira for agile project management can maintain a cleaner, more accurate backlog with just a few clicks.
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