Jenkins Connector for Jira Quick start

Pre-Requisits

• Make sure your Jenkins URL set correctly in Manage Jenkins > Configure System.

• Make sure your Jenkins IP / Host accessible to public.

  • curl -v -XGET https://jenkins-host

  • telnet jenkins-host 443

Step-1

Generate Jenkins API Token. Refer Jenkins API Token

Note.

• Skip this step If you plan to use URL based token authentication i.e. Trigger builds remotely Option in Job Configuration.

• Required Jenkins API Token If CSRF Protection is enabled in Configure Global Security.

Step-2

Configure Jenkins Server Configuration in Jira.

Go to Apps > Manage apps > Jenkins Connector > Click Update to Add new Jenkins Server Configuration.

Open

Note.

• Set CSRF Crumb Issue to TRUE if your Jenkins master is enabled CSRF Protection in Configure Global Security.

• Jenkins Username and API token is Optional.

  • If Jenkins master has read access to everyone

  • If  CSRF Protection is not enabled

Next Steps

Jenkins Issue Panel