How do you create a new column in a board

[Becky Goodford]

Instructions say to go to Board, then Board settings, however, there is no such option.

[Italo Qualisoni [e-Core] · Accepted solution]

What project type are you using? Core or Software? The fact you don't see the Board Settings make me think you are using a Core type;

If it's Core you will need to edit the workflow, each status is mapped automatically to a column, so if you want a new column you need to create a new status.

If it's a JIRA Software, you will need to go under Board settings and manage from there;

[Becky Goodford]

It actually called "Classic business project" is that the same as Core?

[Italo Qualisoni [e-Core]]

Yes it is.

[Becky Goodford]

Would it be  possible for you to send detailed instructions on how to do the above  you suggest?, or would it be better to just change it to a Software project?

[Becky Goodford]

I am looking to add another column besides the To Do, In Progress, and Done... 

[Italo Qualisoni [e-Core]]

The main diference from Core and Software are:

• JIRA Core don't have Scrum features, it's mostly a Kanban with no backlog view.
• JIRA Core only allow you to have one workflow to all issue types
• Less reports

To edit your workflow you will need to do the following:

1. Open your Project

2. Choose Project Settings in your left sidebar

3. Choose Workflows in the left

4. Find the workflow for your issuetype and click Edit.

5. Add a new status with need with all to all transition (more in https://support.atlassian.com/jira-core-cloud/docs/build-the-workflow-you-need/)

6. Save or Discard the unsaved draft.

7. Go back to your board and you should have a new column.

Workflows can be shared with multiple projects, you should check it before modifying it.

Keep in mind that if you rename a status it will be a global change and others projects will be impacted. If you want to use other status, I recommend you to create a new workflow instead of rename the status names.

More about how board works for business you can find here:

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-core-cloud/docs/work-with-boards-in-business-projects

[Becky Goodford]

Thank-you so much, I will give this a try