How to Integrate GitLab with Jira
How to Integrate GitLab with Jira: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Apps'.
Select 'Explore More Apps' from the list of options.
Search for 'GitLab' afterwards and then select 'GitLab and Jira - GitLab Integration' from the provided results.
Following that, click 'Try It Free' at the top-right corner.
Tap 'Start Free Trial' afterwards.
Once done, click 'Configure' to connect the two apps.
Click 'GitLab.com OAuth' and then log into your active GitLab account.
Subsequently, tap 'Authorize GitConnector' to grant the necessary permission.
After completing these steps, your GitLab account will be integrated instantly with Jira.
Quick answer: To integrate GitLab with Jira, navigate to Apps, select Explore More Apps, and search for GitLab. Choose the integration, click Try It Free, and start your trial. Configure the connection using GitLab.com OAuth, authorize GitConnector, and complete your account integration.
About this Jira tutorial
Connect your GitLab account to Jira instantly. Follow simple steps to install the integration, authenticate with OAuth, and authorize access. This guide shows how to integrate GitLab with Jira in 9 steps, starting with "Navigate to the top menu bar, then click 'Apps'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your GitLab account will be integrated instantly with Jira". 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 integrate GitLab with Jira?
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 GitLab. Related guides: How to Integrate Google Docs with Jira, Hubspot jira integration and How to Integrate Intercom with Jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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