How to add status to column

Carl Emmoth

We have a kanban board and want to add a column. The column needs a new status. I add status in Jira Settings/Statues. The new status doesn't appear in Kanban board settings/Columns. 

How do I add the status to the board?

Usually when I need to dig into Jira settings I get super frustrated, angry, stressed out because it's SO complicated to do ANYTHING.

Nic Brough -Adaptavist-

Jira admin is complex because the system is flexible and powerful, there's not a lot that can be done about that - it has to be complex to allow you the power.  (Don't get me wrong though, I am sure the admin could be improved, but I think Atlassian prioritise shiny new stuff over making it better)

A status is not just a field, it is an indication of where an issue is in its workflow.  For a status to be used, it has to be part of the workflow for the issue.  Just adding a status to the global list is not going to do much other than make that status available when you are searching or editing workflows.

Adding the status is a good start, but your next step is to edit the workflow in the project(s) that the board displays, either adding a new step with the new status, or changing an existing step to show the new status.  You will then be able to add the status to a column, and, of course, transition issues into it.