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stage: Ecosystem
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group: Integrations
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info: To determine the technical writer assigned to the Stage/Group associated with this page, see https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/engineering/ux/technical-writing/#assignments
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# Jira integrations **(FREE)**
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If your organization uses [Jira](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira) issues,
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you can [migrate your issues from Jira](../../user/project/import/jira.md) and work
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exclusively in GitLab. However, if you'd like to continue to use Jira, you can
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integrate it with GitLab. GitLab offers two types of Jira integrations, and you
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can use one or both depending on the capabilities you need. We recommend you enable both.
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## Compare integrations
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After you set up one or both of these integrations, you can cross-reference activity
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in your GitLab project with any of your projects in Jira.
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### Jira integration
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This integration connects one or more GitLab projects to a Jira instance. The Jira instance
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can be hosted by you or in [Atlassian cloud](https://www.atlassian.com/migration/assess/why-cloud).
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The supported Jira versions are `v6.x`, `v7.x`, and `v8.x`.
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<i class="fa fa-youtube-play youtube" aria-hidden="true"></i>
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For an overview, see [Agile Management - GitLab-Jira Basic Integration](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWvwkx5_00E&feature=youtu.be).
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To set up the integration, [configure the settings](configure.md) in GitLab.
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### Jira development panel integration
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The [Jira development panel integration](development_panel.md)
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connects all GitLab projects under a group or personal namespace. When configured,
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relevant GitLab information, including related branches, commits, and merge requests,
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displays in the [development panel](https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/view-development-information-for-an-issue/).
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To set up the Jira development panel integration, use the GitLab.com for Jira Cloud app
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or the Jira DVCS (distributed version control system) connector,
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[depending on your installation](development_panel.md#configure-the-integration).
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### Direct feature comparison
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| Capability | Jira integration | Jira development panel integration |
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| Mention a Jira issue ID in a GitLab commit or merge request, and a link to the Jira issue is created. | Yes. | No. |
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| Mention a Jira issue ID in GitLab and the Jira issue shows the GitLab issue or merge request. | Yes. A Jira comment with the GitLab issue or MR title links to GitLab. The first mention is also added to the Jira issue under **Web links**. | Yes, in the issue's [development panel](https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/view-development-information-for-an-issue/). |
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| Mention a Jira issue ID in a GitLab commit message and the Jira issue shows the commit message. | Yes. The entire commit message is displayed in the Jira issue as a comment and under **Web links**. Each message links back to the commit in GitLab. | Yes, in the issue's [development panel](https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/view-development-information-for-an-issue/) and optionally with a custom comment on the Jira issue using Jira [Smart Commits](https://confluence.atlassian.com/fisheye/using-smart-commits-960155400.html). |
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| Mention a Jira issue ID in a GitLab branch name and the Jira issue shows the branch name. | No. | Yes, in the issue's [development panel](https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/view-development-information-for-an-issue/). |
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| Add Jira time tracking to an issue. | No. | Yes. Time can be specified using Jira Smart Commits. |
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| Use a Git commit or merge request to transition or close a Jira issue. | Yes. Only a single transition type, typically configured to close the issue by setting it to Done. | Yes. Transition to any state using Jira Smart Commits. |
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| Display a list of [Jira issues](issues.md#view-jira-issues). | Yes. | No. |
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| Create a Jira issue from a [vulnerability or finding](../../user/application_security/vulnerabilities/index.md#create-a-jira-issue-for-a-vulnerability). | Yes. | No. |
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| Create a GitLab branch from a Jira issue. | No. | Yes, in the issue's [development panel](https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/view-development-information-for-an-issue/). |
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## Authentication in Jira
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The authentication method in Jira depends on whether you host Jira on your own server or on
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[Atlassian cloud](https://www.atlassian.com/cloud):
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- **Jira Server** supports basic authentication. When connecting, a **username and password** are
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required. Connecting to Jira Server using the Central Authentication Service (CAS) is not possible. For more information, read
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how to [set up a user in Jira Server](jira_server_configuration.md).
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- **Jira on Atlassian cloud** supports authentication through an API token. When connecting to Jira on
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Atlassian cloud, an email and API token are required. For more information, read
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[create an API token for Jira in Atlassian cloud](jira_cloud_configuration.md).
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## Privacy considerations
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If you integrate a private GitLab project with Jira using the [**Jira integration**](#jira-integration),
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actions in GitLab issues and merge requests linked to a Jira issue leak information
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about the private project to non-administrator Jira users. If your installation uses Jira Cloud,
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you can use the [GitLab.com for Jira Cloud app](connect-app.md) to avoid this risk.
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## Third-party Jira integrations
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Developers have built several third-party Jira integrations for GitLab that are
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listed on the [Atlassian Marketplace](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/search?product=jira&query=gitlab).
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## Troubleshooting
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If these features do not work as expected, it is likely due to a problem with the way the integration settings were configured.
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### GitLab cannot comment on a Jira issue
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If GitLab cannot comment on Jira issues, make sure the Jira user you
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set up for the integration has permission to:
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- Post comments on a Jira issue.
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- Transition the Jira issue.
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Jira issue references and update comments do not work if the GitLab issue tracker is disabled.
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### GitLab cannot close a Jira issue
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If GitLab cannot close a Jira issue:
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- Make sure the `Transition ID` you set in the Jira settings matches the one
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your project needs to close an issue.
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- Make sure the Jira issue is not already marked as resolved:
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- Check the Jira issue resolution field is not set.
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- Check the issue is not struck through in Jira lists.
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### CAPTCHA
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CAPTCHA may be triggered after several consecutive failed login attempts,
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which may lead to a `401 unauthorized` error when testing your Jira integration.
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If CAPTCHA has been triggered, you can't use Jira's REST API to
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authenticate with the Jira site.
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To fix this error, sign in to your Jira instance
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and complete the CAPTCHA.
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