The Introduction gadget displays a configurable introduction message on the dashboard.

What does it look like?

The Introduction gadget should appear as follows on the dashboard when logged into JIRA:

This is what the gadget looks like when logged out of JIRA:

Adding the Introduction gadget to your Dashboard

1. Go to your JIRA dashboard and click Add Gadget.
2. The 'Gadget Directory' will appear. Locate the Introduction gadget and click the Add it Now button. Then click the Finished button at the bottom of the Gadget Directory.
3. The Introduction gadget will appear on your dashboard.