How to Integrate Jira with Outlook
How to Integrate Jira with Outlook: step-by-step guide
Head over to the left-side panel, then click 'Create'.
Select 'Zaps' from the list of options.
Following that, click 'Trigger' to start the integration process.
Search for 'Jira' and then select the tool you prefer to use.
Subsequently, choose your preferred 'Trigger Event'.
Tap 'Sign In' afterwards.
Select the Jira version you want to use, then click 'Yes, Continue to Jira Software Cloud'.
After that, specify your preferred Jira site and then click 'Accept' to continue.
Fill out the input fields with the required information regarding your Jira account.
Once done, tap 'Test' to proceed.
Click 'Continue With Selected Recorded' afterwards.
Search for 'Outlook' and then select it as the Action app.
Following that, click the drop-down menu and then select your preferred 'Action Event'.
Click 'Sign In' and then log into your Microsoft Outlook account.
Next, provide the details needed to set up the Action accordingly.
Finally, click 'Test' to run your inputs and publish the integration.
After completing these steps, your Jira account will be integrated instantly with Outlook.
Quick answer: To connect Jira with Outlook, create a Zap, set Jira as the trigger app by signing in and specifying your site, then choose Outlook as the action app, log in, set up the required details, and test to publish the integration.
About this Jira tutorial
Integrate Jira and Outlook quickly by setting up a Zap with Jira as the trigger and Outlook as the action app. Test to complete the setup. This guide shows how to integrate Jira with Outlook in 17 steps, starting with "Head over to the left-side panel, then click 'Create'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, your Jira account will be integrated instantly with Outlook". 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 Outlook?
17 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 Outlook. Related guides: How to Integrate Jira with Smartsheet, How to Integrate Jira with Snowflake and How to Integrate Jira with SurveyMonkey. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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