How to Integrate Jira with Jenkins
How to Integrate Jira with Jenkins: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel and then click 'Create'.
Select 'Zaps' from the list of options.
Following that, click 'Trigger' to start the integration process.
Search for 'Jenkins' and then select it as the Trigger app.
Subsequently, choose your preferred 'Trigger Event'.
Tap 'Test' afterwards to set up the Trigger and configure the connection settings.
Once done, click 'Action' to proceed.
Search for 'Jira' and then choose the tool you want to use.
Click the drop-down menu and select your preferred 'Action Event'.
Tap 'Sign In' afterwards.
Specify your preferred Jira version and then click 'Yes, Continue to Jira Software Cloud'.
After that, select the specific Jira site you wish to integrate and then click 'Accept'.
Provide the required information to set up the Action accordingly.
Once done, click 'Test' to run your inputs and publish the integration.
After completing these steps, your Jira account will be integrated instantly with Jenkins.
Quick answer: To connect Jenkins, go to the left-side panel, click Create, select Zaps, click Trigger, search and select Jenkins, and choose a Trigger event. Next, click Test, select Action, search and choose Jira, select an Action event, sign in, specify your Jira version, select your site, provide required setup information, and test to publish.
About this Jira tutorial
Integrate Jira and Jenkins by setting up triggers and actions, signing in, selecting your site, and testing the configuration to publish instantly. This guide shows how to integrate Jira with Jenkins in 15 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel and then click 'Create'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your Jira account will be integrated instantly with Jenkins". 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 Jenkins?
15 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 Jenkins. Related guides: How to Integrate Jira with Jenkins Pipelines via Zapier, How to Integrate Jira with NetSuite and How to Integrate Jira with Outlook. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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