# Jira Integration
Link Document360 with Jira to connect your documentation process with project management and issue tracking workflows.
Overview
The Jira integration allows teams to reference documentation directly from Jira issues, create documentation tasks automatically, and keep technical content aligned with development sprints.
Prerequisites
- A Jira Cloud or Jira Server account
- Document360 project admin access
- Jira API token
Setup Steps
- Navigate to Settings → Integrations → Jira in Document360.
- Enter your Jira site URL (e.g.,
https://yourcompany.atlassian.net). - Provide your Jira email and API token.
- Select the Jira project(s) to connect.
- Configure automation rules as needed.
- Click Save.
Features
- Issue Linking – Attach Document360 articles to Jira issues for quick reference.
- Auto Task Creation – Automatically create Jira tickets when documentation needs updating.
- Status Sync – Reflect Jira issue status changes in documentation workflow states.
- Webhook Triggers – Trigger doc updates when Jira sprints close or releases are tagged.
Use Cases
- Create a Jira task for every new feature requiring documentation.
- Link release notes in Document360 to the corresponding Jira release version.
- Track documentation tasks in the same sprint as development work.
Best Practices
- Use Jira labels like
needs-docsto flag issues requiring documentation. - Assign documentation tasks to a dedicated writer or team in Jira.
- Review the Jira board at the start of each sprint to plan documentation work.
Summary
The Jira integration brings documentation into the heart of your development workflow, ensuring that content creation is tracked and prioritized alongside feature work.