Easy Tech TutsHow to Use Plans in Jira Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Planning across multiple teams and boards is hard without a tool built for that scale. This guide covers creating and using Plans in Jira — adding projects and boards, building a timeline, and estimating capacity across teams.
01Create a new plan
Start a new Plan in Jira, which is designed to combine work from multiple projects and boards into one view.
02Add projects and boards
Bring in the specific projects and boards you want to plan across so all relevant work shows up in one place.
03Build the timeline and dependencies
Lay out your schedule on the timeline and map dependencies between work items across different teams.
04Estimate capacity and track progress
Set capacity estimates for your teams and monitor progress against the plan as work moves forward.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Plan in Jira?
A Plan is a feature that lets you combine multiple projects and boards into a single timeline for multi-team planning and forecasting.
How do I add multiple projects to a Jira Plan?
When setting up or editing a Plan, you can add the specific projects and boards you want included in that view.
Can Jira Plans help with capacity planning?
Yes, Plans let you estimate team capacity and schedules so you can forecast realistic delivery timelines across teams.
Who typically uses Jira Plans?
Project managers, product owners, and Jira administrators use Plans to coordinate work across multiple teams and projects.
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