# Connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier

> To connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier, log in to Zapier to create a new Zap, select CircleCI as the trigger app and choose your account and project, add Jira Software Cloud as the action app and connect your account, map the build details to Jira fields, test the workflow, and publish your Zap.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/connect-jira-to-circleci-builds-using-zapier/
Apps: Jira, Zapier, CircleCI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/6929fefa7dd0e157abed8b9b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Log in to Zapier, click "Create", and select "Zaps" to begin.
2. Click "Trigger."
3. Search for CircleCI and select it.
4. Choose a trigger event.
5. Connect your CircleCI account and select the project to track.
6. Add Jira Software Cloud as the Action App.
7. Select an action event, such as "Create Issue" or "Update Issue".
8. Connect your Jira account.
9. Map CircleCI build details (e.g., build status, branch name, commit message) to Jira issue fields.
10. Run a test to verify that CircleCI events trigger Jira workflows correctly.
11. Click "Publish" to activate your Zap.