Automate Jira releases from GitLab with Zapier
- George Apostolov
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Automate Jira releases from GitLab with Zapier: step-by-step guide
Log in to Zapier, click "Create", and select "Zaps" to begin.
Click "Trigger" then search for GitLab and select it.
Choose a trigger event, such as "New Tag" or "New Merge Request."
Connect your GitLab account.
Select the Group and Project to monitor for changes.
Run a test to ensure Zapier detects the trigger correctly.
Add Jira as the Action App.
Select an action event, such as "Create Issue" or "Update Issue."
Connect your Jira account.
Map GitLab data (e.g., tag name, commit message) to Jira fields.
Run a test to verify that GitLab updates trigger Jira releases.
Click "Publish" to activate your Zap.
Quick answer: To automate Jira releases from GitLab with Zapier, create a Zap with GitLab as the trigger app, connect your account, and select the group and project. Then, add Jira as the action app, connect your account, map the data between apps, test the integration, and publish the Zap.
About this Jira tutorial
Trigger Jira actions automatically from GitLab events using Zapier. Connect your accounts, map data fields, and publish your Zap. This guide covers automate Jira releases from GitLab with Zapier in 12 steps, starting with "Log in to Zapier, click 'Create', and select 'Zaps' to begin" and finishing with "Click 'Publish' to activate your Zap". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does automate Jira releases from GitLab with Zapier take?
12 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira, Zapier, GitLab and Automation. Related guides: Connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier, How to create a Jira scrum project and How to Build and Save a Jira Search Filter. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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