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# Create an API token in Jira on Atlassian cloud

For [integrations with Jira](jira.md), an API token is needed when integrating with Jira
on Atlassian cloud. To create an API token:

1. Log in to [`id.atlassian.com`](https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens) with your email address.

   NOTE:
   It is important that the user associated with this email address has *write* access
   to projects in Jira.

1. Click **Create API token**.

   ![Jira API token](img/jira_api_token_menu.png)

1. Click **Copy**, or click **View** and write down the new API token. It is required when [configuring GitLab](jira.md#configure-gitlab).

   ![Jira API token](img/jira_api_token.png)

The Jira configuration is complete. You need the newly created token, and the associated email
address, when [configuring GitLab](jira.md#configure-gitlab).