How to Create Gadgets in Jira Dashboard

Quick summary

Jira dashboard gadgets let teams surface real-time project data — such as sprint progress, issue statistics, and workload — in a single, customizable view. You can create a dashboard, add multiple gadgets, adjust the layout, and drag and drop widgets to organize information exactly how your team needs it.

Steps

1. In the top navigation, click the Dashboards dropdown and select Create Dashboard.
2. Name your dashboard and add a description.
3. Add viewers and editors if needed, then hit Save.
4. In the top-right corner, click Add gadget.
5. Select a gadget from the right pane and click Add.
6. Confirm the gadget has been added to your dashboard.
7. Click Change layout in the top-right to adjust the dashboard layout.
8. Drag and drop gadgets to reorganize and arrange information on your dashboard.