How to Create a Feedback Board
Feedback boards let you collect input from users, clients, and stakeholders. This guide walks you through creating a new board for your project.
Prerequisites
Before you begin:
- You must be signed in to your account
- You need at least one project (boards belong to projects)
Steps
Step 1: Navigate to Your Project
From the sidebar, click Projects and select the project where you want to create a feedback board.
Step 2: Go to the Feedback Tab
In your project, click the Feedback tab to view existing feedback and boards.
Step 3: Open Board Management
Click the board selector dropdown (shows current board name) and then click Manage Boards or the settings icon to access board management.
Step 4: Create New Board
Click New Board to open the creation form.
Step 5: Fill in Board Details
Complete the form fields:
| Field | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | A descriptive name (e.g., "Beta Feedback", "Feature Requests") |
| Slug | Auto | URL-friendly identifier (auto-generated from name, can customize) |
| Description | No | Context about what kind of feedback you're looking for |
| Visibility | Yes | Public (shareable) or Private (team only) |
| Purpose | No | Category for organization (General, Beta, A/B Test, etc.) |
Step 6: Create the Board
Click Create Board to save. The new board is now available in your project.
Expected Result
After creating the board:
- The board appears in the board selector dropdown
- If set to public, a shareable URL is generated
- You can start collecting feedback immediately
Board Visibility Options
Public Board
Choose public when you want to:
- Collect feedback from users who aren't on your team
- Share a link in your product, emails, or social media
- Enable anyone to submit bug reports or ideas
Public boards generate a URL like: yoursite.com/p/project-slug/board-slug
Private Board
Choose private when you want to:
- Collect internal team feedback only
- Keep feedback confidential
- Test the feedback flow before going public
Private boards are only visible in the dashboard to team members.
Troubleshooting
"Name is required" error
The board name field cannot be empty. Enter a descriptive name.
Slug conflict
If the auto-generated slug is already in use, enter a custom slug. Slugs must be unique across all public boards.
Can't find the project
Make sure you're viewing the correct team in the sidebar. Projects are team-specific.
Next Steps
After creating your board:
- Share your feedback link to start collecting input
- Manage incoming feedback as submissions arrive
- Convert feedback to GitHub issues for actionable items
Related
- Feedback overview - Learn about the feedback system
- How to create a project - Create projects for feedback boards