How to Integrate Jira with Gmail
How to Integrate Jira with Gmail: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel, then click 'Create'.
Choose 'Zaps' from the list of options.
Following that, tap 'Trigger' to start the integration process.
Search for 'Jira' and then select the Jira tool you want to integrate.
Subsequently, select your preferred 'Trigger Event'.
Tap 'Sign In' afterwards.
Specify the Jira version you prefer to use, then click 'Yes, Continue to Jira Software Cloud'.
After that, select your preferred Jira site and then click 'Accept'.
Fill out the input fields with the required information to set up the Trigger accordingly.
Once done, click 'Continue' to proceed.
Click 'Continue With Selected Record' afterwards.
Search for 'Gmail' and select it as the Action app.
Following that, click the drop-down menu and then choose your preferred 'Action Event'.
Click 'Sign In' afterwards and log into your active Gmail account.
Next, click 'Continue'.
Provide the details needed to set up the Action accordingly.
Once done, click 'Continue' to run your inputs and publish the integration.
After completing these steps, your Jira account will be integrated instantly with Gmail.
Quick answer: To connect your workflow, go to the left-side panel to create a Zap, set Jira as the trigger with your preferred event and account details, and then select Gmail as the action app, configure your event and account sign-in, and click continue to publish the integration.
About this Jira tutorial
Connect Jira and Gmail quickly by setting up triggers and actions, signing into both accounts, and publishing your new integration. This guide shows how to integrate Jira with Gmail in 18 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel, then click 'Create'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your Jira account will be integrated instantly with Gmail". 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 Jira with Gmail?
18 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 Gmail. Related guides: How to Integrate Jira with Google Calendar, How to Integrate Jira with Google Sheets and How to Integrate Jira with Jenkins. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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