Add Exiting Epics to Epic Panel in BAcklog

[Jonnie Bloor]

Hi,

Is it possible to add existing Epics to the Epic panel in teams' backlogs?  Currently they have their own board so they can be tracked across their own journeys, and I was wondering if they can also appear in the Epic panel?

Thanks

[Mangali Chandrashekar · Accepted solution]

Hi @Jonnie Bloor 

Yes, it’s possible—but only if the Epic is included in the board’s filter (JQL).

The Epic panel doesn’t depend on where the Epic is tracked; it simply shows the Epics returned by the board’s filter. So if your Epics are on another board, you’ll need to update the JQL (for example, include multiple projects) to make them visible.

[Jonnie Bloor]

Thanks, that's done it.  I knew it would be something straightforward!

[Gor Greyan · Accepted solution]

Hi @Jonnie Bloor

Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

Yes, this is possible, but it depends on your board configuration. Epics appear in the Epic panel based on the board’s filter (JQL), not where they were created.

If those epics are not showing, it usually means they don’t match the board filter. Once they are included, they will automatically appear in the Epic panel — there’s no separate “add” action needed.

[Jonnie Bloor]

Brilliant.  Thank you.  I had a suspicion that it was something simple I was missing!

[Gor Greyan]

@Jonnie Bloor

You are welcome.

Have a good day!