Configuring Jira credentials
To define a Jira instance in {ProductShortName} and establish a connection to that instance, you must first create an {ProductShortName} credential to authenticate to the Jira instance’s API.
Two types of credentials are available:
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Basic auth - for Jira Cloud and a private Jira server or data center
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Bearer Token - for a private Jira server or data center
To create an {ProductShortName} credential, follow the procedure below.
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In Administration view, click Credentials.
The Credentials page opens.
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Click Create new.
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Enter the following information:
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Name
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Description (optional)
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In the Type list, select Basic Auth (Jira) or Bearer Token (Jira):
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If you selected Basic Auth (Jira), proceed as follows:
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In the Email field, enter your email.
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In the Token field, depending on the specific Jira configuration, enter either your token generated on the Jira site or your Jira login password.
NoteTo obtain a Jira token, you need to log in to the Jira site.
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Click Save.
The new credential appears on the Credentials page.
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If you selected Bearer Token (Jira), proceed as follows:
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In the Token field, enter your token generated on the Jira site.
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Click Save.
The new credential appears on the Credentials page.
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You can edit a credential by clicking Edit.
To delete a credential, click Delete.
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You cannot delete a credential that has already been assigned to a Jira connection instance. |