Get authentication details
To authenticate the connector, you need to obtain your authentication details.
To create an API token for your Jira account, go to the Manage API tokens for your Atlassian account page of the Atlassian documentation and follow the instructions under the Create an API token heading.
Use the API token in place of your Jira account password when authenticating a Jira connector in Cyclr.
Cyclr setup
Account setup
Cyclr asks you for the below values when you install a Jira connector into an account:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| JIRA URL | The URL of your Jira instance.For Atlassian hosted instances, enter https://mycompany.atlassian.net.For on-premises hosted instances enter the full URL, for example:https://my.jira-installation.com |
| On-Premises Installation? | Whether your Jira instance is an on-premises hosted instance.Set to false for an Atlassian hosted instance or true for an on-premises hosted instance.Optional, defaults to false. |
| Username | The username of your Jira account. |
| Password | The API token of your Jira account. |
Note: You can use different details for different accounts.