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Learn how to add backlog items to your Jira board directly from the board view — no context switching required.
01Getting started
Add to Board for Jira lets you add backlog items to your Jira board right from the board view — without switching to the backlog.
Before you begin: install the app from the Atlassian Marketplace. Once installed, the button appears on your board automatically — no configuration required. A free 30-day trial is available.
To get started, open a board and click the three dots in the top-right corner of the page board and select "Add to Board" from the dropdown menu.
Search for work items by key or summary. You'll see a list of backlog items matching your search term.
Click a result (or press Enter to select the first result) to add that work item to the board. After reloading, the item moves from the backlog to the board.
02Parallel sprints
If your team uses parallel sprints, a sprint selector appears in the dialog so you can choose which sprint the work item should join.
It defaults to the first active sprint. Click the dropdown to choose a different sprint before adding the item.
03FAQ
Does this work with team-managed and company-managed spaces?
Yes. Add to Board works with both team-managed and company-managed Jira spaces. The button label differs slightly between the two, but the functionality is the same.
Can I add multiple items to the board at once?
The app adds one item at a time. Search for the item, click it to add it, then search again to add the next one.
Does this work with parallel sprints?
Yes. When parallel sprints are active on your board, a sprint selector appears in the dialog so you can choose which sprint the item should join.
Which Jira plans does this work with?
Add to Board works with all Jira Cloud plans, including Free, Standard, Premium and Enterprise. It is not compatible with Jira Data Center or Server.
Is my data sent to Atly's servers?
No. Add to Board is built on Atlassian Forge and runs entirely on Atlassian's own infrastructure. Your content is never sent to or stored on Atly's servers.