How can I enable Kanban backlog on Jira version JIRA v7.3.7 ?

[Irshad Peeran]

I am not able to enable Kanban backlog for my board. I am admin for the project and the board. Are there any limitations on this feature on JIRA v7.3.7 ? Please advise

[Jack Brickey · Accepted solution]

You need to upgrade. I believe the Backlog feature became available in 7.4 if memory serves. 

[Sloan]

@Jack Brickey You are right! I just had a look at the release notes. 

• JIRA Software 7.4.x release notes

[Jack Brickey]

Niklas, thanks for attaching the RNs. @Irshad Peeran, as the originator of the question, we will leave to you to accept the answer.

[Irshad Peeran]

Thanks  ! Your input greatly helps in terms of planning on our side. I will accept the answer. 

[Anatoly Spektor]

I think as first item you need to update your Jira, the second item is to go to Board Settings and there is a field for that, I have video that goes step by step into this:  https://youtu.be/enifJq6-fks

[Sloan]

You can't convert an existing Board from Scrum to Kanban (or vice versa).

Add a new Kanban board, and have it's filter looking at your project. You should find the possibility to add Boards in the top menu.

[Irshad Peeran]

It is a new Kanban board, where I need the Kanban backlog enabled. I don't see this option on my board.

https://confluence.atlassian.com/jirasoftwarecloud/configuring-columns-764477997.html#Configuringcolumns-enablingkanbanbacklog

[Sloan]

Can you please do a screenshot of your Project and board and attach it here?

[Irshad Peeran]

[Irshad Peeran]

Basically I need the To-Do status mapped to Kanban Backlog