Using Confluence for Scrum
Deep native integration with Jira makes it the de facto documentation tool for teams already using Atlassian — Jira issues embed seamlessly in pages. When combined with Scrum, this makes Confluence a strong candidate for teams who want a structured, repeatable workflow without sacrificing flexibility. Scrum works best in Confluence when you leverage its core workflow features to implement the framework's key practices directly in the tool your team already lives in.
Scrum structures work into fixed-length sprints (typically 2 weeks) with defined ceremonies: sprint planning, daily standup, sprint review, and retrospective.
How to set up Scrum in Confluence
Set up your project and backlog
In Confluence, create a new project and use a list view filtered to "Not started" as your backlog. Add a custom field for story points. Keep the backlog sorted by priority.
Create your first sprint
Confluence doesn't have a native sprint container. Create a filtered view or milestone representing the sprint window. Use a label like "Sprint 14" and filter cards by it on your board.
Configure your sprint board
Create a list view grouped by status. Use statuses: To Do, In Progress, In Review, Done. This gives your Scrum board visibility even without a visual board layout.
Set up velocity tracking and retrospective workflow
Enable Confluence's analytics or reporting to track velocity over time (story points completed per sprint). After each sprint, run a retrospective in Confluence using a dedicated section or template to capture What Went Well, What Didn't, and Action Items.
Which Confluence features matter for Scrum
Confluence has 0 of 2 core Scrum features natively.