Jira

How to create API key for Jira

Jira is a powerful project management and issue-tracking tool developed by Atlassian, widely used by software development teams to plan, track, and release software efficiently. It supports agile methodologies like Scrum offering features like sprint planning, task tracking, and detailed reporting.

How it works

Step 1: Sign In to Jira

1. Go to Jira and log or sign in to your account

2. You'll land on your main dashboard

Step 2: Access Administration

1. On the top left, click the boxes icon at the very top

2. Select Administration from the dropdown menu

Step 3: Navigate to API Keys

1. In the top navigation bar, click Settings

2. From the dropdown, select API Keys

Step 4: Create API Key

Option A: API Key With Scope

1. Click Create API Key with scope

2. Enter a Name (e.g., "Questera Integration")

1. Select required scopes/permissions (check all needed for your integration)

1. Click Create API Key

2. Copy both the API Key and Organization ID

Option B: API Key Without Scope

1. Click Create API Key without scope

1. Enter a Name (e.g., "Questera Basic Access")

1. Click Next

2. Copy the API Key with the Organization ID

Step 5: Integrate with Questera

1. Go to Questera's integration settings

2. Provide:

   • API Key

   • Organization ID

3. Save configuration-now it's connected!

That's it! You've successfully created a API key!