Documentation – Issue Prioritizer for Jira

Learn how to install, configure, and use the Issue Prioritizer for Jira plugin to reorder tasks effortlessly across all your Jira projects with drag-and-drop functionality.

How to Use Issue Prioritizer for Jira

Welcome to the Issue Prioritizer for Jira documentation. This guide will help you get started with reordering your Jira issues across any project using simple drag-and-drop functionality.

1. Install the Plugin

2. Open Any Project

  • Navigate to your Jira project where you want to manage issue priorities. This works on:

    • Backlog
    • Active Sprints
    • Epics
    • Bug Tracking
    • Kanban Boards
    • Other custom project views
    Opening any Jira project page for prioritization.

3. Drag and Drop to Reorder Issues

  • Click and drag any issue to reorder its priority. This can be done across all types of issues such as tasks, bugs, epics, and more.

  • There is no need to manually save—your changes are applied in real time across the project.

    Drag and drop Jira issues across all project views.

4. Filter and Customize Your View

  • Use filters to focus on the specific issues you want to prioritize:

    • Issue Type (e.g., bugs, tasks, epics)
    • Priority
    • Assignee
    • Creation Date
    • Labels
    Filtering issues in various project views for prioritization.

5. Real-Time Prioritization Across the Project

  • The changes you make in prioritizing issues are immediately reflected across the project. No extra action is needed—just drag, drop, and you're done!

  • All project members will see the updated priority list in real time, ensuring that the entire team is aligned.

    Real-time collaboration and issue prioritization across Jira projects.

6. Collaborate with Your Team

  • Teams can work together seamlessly:
    • Collaborative Prioritization: Multiple team members can reorder issues simultaneously, with changes reflected instantly for everyone.
    • Use this feature during standups, backlog grooming, or project planning to ensure priorities are clear and aligned.

Additional Tips

  • Adjust Priorities Anytime: You can reorder issues across any project view at any time, whether it's for bug tracking, sprint planning, or general task management.
  • Filters for Focus: Use Jira's filters to focus on specific subsets of issues for easier prioritization when managing large volumes of tasks.

Troubleshooting & Support

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