What are the steps to create a new project in Jira ?

Configuring Jira Projects

Based on the search results, here are the key steps to create a new project in Jira:Create a New Project

  1. Go to the Projects section in Jira and click “Create project”.
  2. Choose whether you want a “Company-managed project” or a “Team-managed project”. Company-managed projects provide more configuration options.
  3. Select a project template that fits your needs, such as Scrum, Kanban, or a custom template.
  4. Name your project and optionally adjust the project key.
  5. Click “Create” to finalize the project creation.

Configure Project Settings

After creating the project, you can further customize it:Components

  • Group related issues into components to improve organization.
  • Assign default assignees to components.

Fields

  • Review and customize the fields displayed on issue screens.
  • Add or remove fields as needed for your project.

Screens

  • Define different screens for issue creation, transitions, and other actions.
  • Tailor the information shown to users at different stages.

Workflows

  • Associate a workflow scheme with your project to define the issue lifecycle.
  • Customize transitions, conditions, validators, and post-functions.

User Management and Roles

  • Add team members as users in Jira.
  • Assign appropriate roles and permissions to users.

By following these steps to configure your Jira projects, you’ll be well on your way to optimizing Jira for your team’s specific needs and processes.

 

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