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How to configure board for an existing list

You can use existing SharePoint lists to create a new board. To do so, 0pen the “Boards” list on the top of any kanban board and click “Create new board.”

Create new board button in the Boards list of the Virto Kanban Board App
Create new board

Select the “Configure board for existing list(s)” option.

Selecting the Configure board for existing lists option in Virto Kanban
Configure board for existing list

Specify the board name and click “Open lists picker.”

Specifying the board name and the Open lists picker button in Virto Kanban
Open lists picker

Choose the list for your board and click “Save.”

Choosing a SharePoint list for the board in the Virto Kanban lists picker
Choose a list

Then, navigate between all the tabs and adjust the board as described in the “List setup,” “Board setup,” “Card setup,” and “Advanced setup” sections.

New Virto Kanban board configured from an existing SharePoint list
New board
Updated on October 10, 2024