Quick start guide for Jira Cloud
A quick start guide to help teams get up and running fast on JiraLogging in
- Navigate to your new site and mobile app via the links below. Replace the [ placeholder text ] in red with your organization’s domain(s)
- New URL: https://[ your domain ].atlassian.net/jira/your-work
- Use your email address to log in. If your company uses one account to log into all the systems you use, we’ll prompt you to log in that way. If not, select ‘Forgot password’ and enter a new password.
- Set up a new avatar in your cloud profile. Use an image of yourself or one that will represent you across apps.
Interface and navigation
We designed the cloud platform to be more intuitive for all of your users - not just developers. We’ve found some of these changes to the core experiences are easier for users to navigate independently.You’ll see the same main navigation bar across all Jira Cloud apps. This gives you quick access to the spaces (previously called ‘projects’), filters, and dashboards you use most. It also lets you create work items (previously called issues), search and chat using Rovo, and access help notifications and global Jira settings.Use the diagram below to familiarize yourself with the navigation bar for all Jira Cloud apps:
- App switcher: Switch between Atlassian and Marketplace apps, like Confluence, Talent, and Miro, or go to other sites.
- Jira logo: Keep track of which Atlassian app you're in as you switch between apps. Use this logo to navigate back to your homepage from any page.
- For you: Get an overview of the things you care most about in Jira. Find work items, spaces, boards, and queues you’ve visited, work assigned to you, and your starred items.
- Spaces, Filters, Dashboards, and more: Quickly find and resume work on the things you use most. Your starred items appear at the top of each menu, followed by your recently visited items.
- Teams: See the people and teams you work with, and create new teams.
- Apps: See and manage marketplace apps installed on your Jira site.
- Search: Find work items, spaces, boards, queues, filters and people. If enabled, paid editions get AI-powered, cross-app search via Rovo
- Create: Create work items easily from anywhere within Jira.
- Rovo Chat: Ask questions and explore your company’s knowledge through an AI-powered chat interface. Rovo chat is available on paid editions and must be enabled by admins.
- Notifications, Help, Settings, and your profile: See what's happening in Jira, get help, and customize Jira’s settings (Jira admins only) and your personal settings.
For more details, see the Jira Cloud navigation page.
Work item view
Jira Cloud has a work item view that groups key actions and information in a more logical way, making it easier for you to scan and update your work items. It usually appears as a 2-column layout on boards and as a single column in the backlog but is responsive to the size of your window.
- Quick-add button: Add attachments, subtasks (company-managed spaces), or child work items (team-managed spaces); link to work items, URLs, and content from Atlassian Marketplace apps.
- Transition work item: Update a status, view workflow steps, or take other work item actions by selecting the down arrows (⌄).
- Watch, Vote, and More actions: Watch, vote, and give feedback, and perform other actions like move and clone via the ‘More actions •••’ menu.
- panel linking to development tools like Bitbucket (if connected by your admin). Fields can be placed where they work best for you. On the right side menu, pin your most important and frequently used fields to the top, including the ones under the Show more fields link. To do so, hover over the bold name of the field and select ‘Pin to top’.
- More fields:Select the down arrow (⌄) to view all work item fields.
- Automations: Select the down arrow (⌄) to view Automation rules that have recently run.
- Configure work item layout: Move, hide, and change fields in the work item view for individual spaces.
- Activity and docked Comments bar: Add notes, updates, or questions in the Comments bar. Tag your teammates to notify them or restrict the comment on a public work item.
- Attachments: Switch between the list and strip view for attachments, or download them all at once to work with them on your device.
NOTE: The Edit button has been removed so you can edit text and other fields by simply clicking on the field and typing away. You’ll sometimes see a Save button or a check mark to save your changes. If not, your changes will be automatically saved.
Keyboard shortcuts
Command | Action |
|---|---|
O | Open the selected work item |
A | Assign the work item to someone |
I | Assign a work item to yourself |
M | Add a comment |
It also supports navigation with keyboard shortcuts:
Command | Action |
|---|---|
J | Down |
K | Up |
N | Next column |
P | Previous column |
Views
Board view
The space board and backlog views are very similar in both versions for Scrum/Kanban spaces. In cloud, there’s a 5,000 work item limit per board, and you can view sprint insights to stay on top of progress made and deliver with confidence.
Sprint view
To create or access Sprint view, navigate to your space’s board, select the “Backlog” tab, and click “Create sprint” to add a new sprint, which will then appear in the Sprint view for planning and tracking.
Kanban view
To create or access Kanban View, go to your space, select “Boards” in the navigation, and either use the default Kanban board or click “Create board” and choose “Kanban board”.
Backlog view
To create or access Backlog View, open your space and select the “Backlog” tab from the top nav to view and manage all work items.
Popular Jira features
Jira Cloud has the latest features to help your team work smarter and faster. Here’s how to access and use some of the most popular new features:
1. Automation
Space admins can set up powerful automation rules directly from your space’s “Automation” menu to streamline repetitive tasks, trigger actions, and use advanced features like variables, lookups, and running rules as another user.
2. Plans (Premium & Enterprise plans)
Plans (formerly known as “Advanced Roadmaps”) are accessible from your spaces sidebar to build cross-space roadmaps, visualize dependencies, and plan work using all out of the box.
You can learn more about how to get started with advanced planning here.
3. Basic roadmaps
Available for all Jira Cloud plans, open the “Roadmap” tab in any space to create and manage epics, visualize timelines, and plan work for your team in a single space.
4. AI capabilities
Once enabled in Administration, use built-in AI features (like Rovo Agents and AI-powered summaries) from the work item view or via the “Rovo” menu to save time and accelerate workflows.
- Work breakdown: Turn high-level ideas into manageable tasks with AI-generated summaries, descriptions, and subtasks.
- Workflow guidance: Use Rovo Agents like the Workflow Builder or Work Readiness Checker to design processes, check task clarity, and ensure spaces stay on track.
- On-demand context: Surface related Jira work items, Confluence pages, and even in-line definitions directly in your workspace, so you always have the right information at hand.
30 day checklist
With these essentials covered, use the 30 day checklist below to help your team confidently navigate and master Jira Cloud from day one:Day 1
- Log in and set up your profile settings, time zone, and avatar.
- Explore sidebar, top navigation, and search.
- Create your first work item using the “Create” button.
- Star important spaces and boards for quick access.
Day 7
- Actively work in spaces, boards, backlogs, and roadmaps.
- Use templates to create new spaces and boards.
- Try the new work item view and pin your most-used fields.
- Add attachments and edit tables in work items.
- Add comments, attachments, edit tables, tag teammates, and collaborate on work items
- Start using the Jira work item keyboard shortcuts
- Set up one basic automation rule in your space
Day 30
- Paste links as Smart Links and try all of the different views.
- Integrate Rovo Search and Chat into daily workflows.
- Open the Rovo menu in Jira and explore available Rovo Agents. Try out the Workflow Builder or Work Readiness checker.
- Finish Atlassian Learning’s Jira Fundamentals course.