How do I reconfigure my kanban backlog if I deleted it?

Question

Hello!

I originally structured swimlanes based off of epics on one of my jira boards, but I deleted the kanban backlog under settings > columns and now I'm unable to add more epics. How would I go about getting the kanban backlog back? I don't even have the option to drag and drop the backlog box under the kanban backlog when I'm under "columns"

John Funk · Answer

Sure - what type of project is it? That will affect how you update it.

If it is a Company-managed project, go to Settings > Issues > Workflows

Then search for the workflow. Add the Backlog status - and probably move the create transition to go to it instead of the To Do status. Then be sure to add a transition from Backlog to To Do.

Then finally, be sure to publish the workflow.

Gina Malmquist · Answer

Thanks @John Funk ! The workflow status is not there, but I'm unsure how to add it back. Do you have more details on how to do so? Thank you!

John Funk · Answer

Hi Gina - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

It looks like the Backlog status has been deleted from the workflow. Take a look at the workflow and see if the Backlog status is there. If not, then you need to add it back.