How do I filter by a custom field value in Jira Cloud board view?

[Duong Nguyen Hong]

Hello,
I've added a custom field to my project but I can't figure out how to filter the board by that field's value. Is this supported in Jira Cloud, or do I need to use a saved filter / JQL workaround?
Any guidance would be great, thanks!

[Swathi Acharya · Accepted solution]

Hello @Duong Nguyen Hong

Good day! Welcome to Atlassian Community!

Yes, filtering a Jira Cloud board by a custom field value is supported, though the approach depends on your project type.

For a Company-managed project, the most common way to filter your board by a custom field is using Quick Filters:

1. Go to your board → click Board settings 

2. Select Quick Filters from the left menu

3. Click Add quick filter

4. Enter a JQL query referencing your custom field

5. Give it a name and save

The filter will then appear as a toggle button above your board columns.

Board filter

If you want the board to always show only issues with a specific custom field value:

1. Board settings → General

2. Edit the Saved Filter

3. Add your custom field condition to the filter's JQL

In case of a Team-managed project, you can add a Custom filter by clicking on the 3 dots on the right side of your Board > Manage custom filters

I hope this helps!

[Duong Nguyen Hong]

Thank you very much @Swathi Acharya

[Marc -Devoteam-]

Hi @Duong Nguyen Hong 

What type of space are you using a Team or Company managed one?

On a Team managed space, use the "Custom filters" option in the board and on a Company managed space, use the "quick filter option in the board.