How to Create and Configure a New Sprint

Introduction

This article shows how to create and configure a new sprint in Easy8 using the Scrum board. You’ll learn how to enter sprint information, add goals, and link it to team delivery. Whether you're creating your first sprint or adding another, this guide walks you through each step.

Target Audience

User

Prerequisites

You must have an active project with the Project scrum board module enabled.
You should be a member of the project with a role that allows working with Scrum boards.

How to Create and Configure a New Sprint

Step 1: Open the Scrum board

Open your project
Click the Scrum board tab in the top project menu

📌 If you don’t see this tab, ask an administrator to check that the module is enabled via Project controls >> Modules.

Step 2: Open Scrum settings

Case A: No sprints exist yet

If this is the first sprint on the project, you’ll be automatically redirected to the New sprint setup wizard.

Case B: A sprint already exists

Open the Scrum board tab
In the top-right corner, open the right-side menu (click the icon with sliders)
Click Scrum boards
Click the New sprint button

Step 3: Fill Out Sprint Details

In the sprint creation form, complete the following fields:

Name: Enter a sprint name
Goal for this sprint: Optionally add a sprint goal
Start date and Due date: Define the timebox
Milestone: Link a milestone (optional)
Use tasks from all projects: If needed
Show tasks closed in the last "n" days
Burndown chart: Choose how progress is tracked
Capacity: Set a numeric capacity (0 = no limit)

Task move options:

Do not move tasks
Move tasks from selected sprint
Move tasks from all sprints

Click Save when done.

Step 4: Fill in the Sprint Backlog

After saving the sprint, you'll be redirected to the backlog view. Here, you can:

Move PBIs into the sprint
Use drag & drop to organize work
Ensure tasks are assigned to the correct team board

📌 Tasks must have a supported tracker and estimate to appear properly.

Step 5: (Optional) Customize Progress States

If needed, go to Scrum settings and define custom progress states:

Assign task statuses to visual columns (e.g. In Progress, Testing)
Choose whether to auto-assign users or auto-change task status when a card moves

This helps reflect your team’s actual workflow during the sprint.

Conclusion

You’ve now created and configured a sprint in Easy8. Whether it’s your first one or an additional sprint, you can now start tracking work using the Sprint Overview and Team Sprint Boards.