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Using Excalidraw whiteboards in Jira: quick setup and tips

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Excalidraw-powered whiteboards let teams sketch ideas directly inside Jira issues. This quick guide covers creating boards, saving snapshots, and sharing with team members.

Quick prerequisites​

  • Jira Cloud with Excalidraw Diagrams plus Whiteboards app installed
  • Permission to add app content to issues

Create a whiteboard​

  • Open issue → click Excalidraw action → create new board
  • Use shape libraries and templates for common diagrams

Collaboration tips​

  • Locking & versioning: snapshot boards before edits
  • Exporting: save as PNG/SVG for sharing
  • User guide: /docs/Excalidraw-Diagrams-plus-Whiteboards-for-Jira/usage