Connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier
- George Apostolov
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Connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier: step-by-step guide
Log in to Zapier, click "Create", and select "Zaps" to begin.
Click "Trigger."
Search for CircleCI and select it.
Choose a trigger event.
Connect your CircleCI account and select the project to track.
Add Jira Software Cloud as the Action App.
Select an action event, such as "Create Issue" or "Update Issue".
Connect your Jira account.
Map CircleCI build details (e.g., build status, branch name, commit message) to Jira issue fields.
Run a test to verify that CircleCI events trigger Jira workflows correctly.
Click "Publish" to activate your Zap.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Jira tutorial
Automate your issue tracking by connecting CircleCI builds to Jira through Zapier. Map build details to create or update issues seamlessly. This guide covers connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier in 11 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 connect Jira to CircleCI builds using Zapier take?
11 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 and CircleCI. Related guides: How to create a Jira scrum project, How to Build and Save a Jira Search Filter and How to create a spike in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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