How to Add a Jira Link in Confluence
- George Apostolov
How to Add a Jira Link in Confluence: step-by-step guide
In your Jira dashboard, navigate to your menu to access your Confluence page.
Under your Apps, select 'Confluence'.
Open the Confluence page where you want to add the Jira link.
In the editor, click the '+' (Insert More Content) button from the toolbar.
Select 'Jira Issue'.
A dialog box will appear for inserting Jira content and you can search for or Paste the Jira Issue Link
After selecting the issue, click 'Insert issues'.
Once you're satisfied with the content, click 'Publish' to make the changes visible.
That's it! By following these steps, you can keep track of your Jira issues directly from Confluence, making collaboration and tracking smoother.
Quick answer: To add a Jira link, navigate to your Confluence page from the Jira menu, open the page in the editor, click the plus insert button, select Jira Issue, search or paste the link, insert the issues, and publish your changes.
About this Jira tutorial
Embed Jira issues directly into Confluence pages by selecting the Jira Issue option in the editor, inserting the link, and publishing. This guide shows how to add a Jira Link in Confluence in 9 steps, starting with "In your Jira dashboard, navigate to your menu to access your Confluence page" and finishing with "That's it! By following these steps, you can keep track of your Jira issues directly fr...". 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 it take to add a Jira Link in Confluence?
9 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 and Confluence. Related guides: How to Add a New Issue Type in Jira, How to Add a New Status in Jira and How to Add Parent Link in Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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