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diff --git a/doc/user/project/integrations/jira.md b/doc/user/project/integrations/jira.md index 30f49fefc41..bc4bba40e59 100644 --- a/doc/user/project/integrations/jira.md +++ b/doc/user/project/integrations/jira.md @@ -45,56 +45,11 @@ project in Jira and then enter the correct values in GitLab. ### Configuring Jira -We need to create a user in Jira which will have access to all projects that -need to integrate with GitLab. Login to your Jira instance as admin and under -*Administration*, go to *User Management* and create a new user. +When connecting to **JIRA Server**, which supports basic authentication, a **username and password** are required. Check the link below and proceed to the next step: +* [Setting up an user in JIRA server](jira_server_configuration.md) -As an example, we'll create a user named `gitlab` and add it to the `Jira-developers` -group. - -**It is important that the user `gitlab` has 'write' access to projects in Jira** - -We have split this stage in steps so it is easier to follow. - -1. Log in to your Jira instance as an administrator and under **Administration** - go to **User Management** to create a new user. - -  - -1. The next step is to create a new user (e.g., `gitlab`) who has write access - to projects in Jira. Enter the user's name and a _valid_ e-mail address - since Jira sends a verification e-mail to set up the password. - _**Note:** Jira creates the username automatically by using the e-mail - prefix. You can change it later, if needed. Our integration does not support SSO (such as SAML). You will need to create - an HTTP basic authentication password. You can do this by visiting the user - profile, looking up the username, and setting a password._ - -  - -1. Now, let's create a `gitlab-developers` group which will have write access - to projects in Jira. Go to the **Groups** tab and select **Create group**. - -  - - Give it an optional description and click **Create group**. - -  - -1. To give the newly-created group 'write' access, go to - **Application access ➔ View configuration** and add the `gitlab-developers` - group to Jira Core. - -  - -1. Add the `gitlab` user to the `gitlab-developers` group by going to - **Users ➔ GitLab user ➔ Add group** and selecting the `gitlab-developers` - group from the dropdown menu. Notice that the group says _Access_, which is - intended as part of this process. - -  - -The Jira configuration is complete. Write down the new Jira username and its -password as they will be needed when configuring GitLab in the next section. +When connecting to **JIRA Cloud**, which supports authentication via API token, an **email and API token**, are required. Check the link below and proceed to the next step: +* [Setting up an user in JIRA cloud](jira_cloud_configuration.md) ### Configuring GitLab @@ -117,8 +72,8 @@ in the table below. | ----- | ----------- | | `Web URL` | The base URL to the Jira instance web interface which is being linked to this GitLab project. E.g., `https://Jira.example.com`. | | `Jira API URL` | The base URL to the Jira instance API. Web URL value will be used if not set. E.g., `https://jira-api.example.com`. | -| `Username` | The user name created in [configuring Jira step](#configuring-jira). Using the email address will cause `401 unauthorized`. | -| `Password` |The password of the user created in [configuring Jira step](#configuring-jira). | +| `Username/Email` | Created when [configuring Jira step](#configuring-jira). Use `username` for **JIRA server** or `email` for **JIRA cloud**. | +| `Password/API token` |Created in [configuring Jira step](#configuring-jira). Use `password` for **JIRA server** or `API token` for **JIRA cloud**. | | `Transition ID` | This is the ID of a transition that moves issues to the desired state. It is possible to insert transition ids separated by `,` or `;` which means the issue will be moved to each state after another using the given order. **Closing Jira issues via commits or Merge Requests won't work if you don't set the ID correctly.** | ### Obtaining a transition ID |