Contents of the Add Jira Connection Dialog Box

Use the fields and options to configure the Add Jira Connection dialog box.

Field Description
Connection Name Enter a unique connection name.
Jira URL Provide a valid Jira URL.
Port Specify the port number for the connection.
User Name Input a username with access to all necessary projects.
Password Provide the associated password for the username.
Timeout Set the time (in seconds) to wait for a database connection before timing out (default is 180 seconds; range is 30-7200).
Number of Rows Per Server Request Specify how many rows Open Plan should request at a time (default is 500; range is 1-999).
Access Control The connection is initially limited to the creator. Use Access Control to share it with other users as needed

After entering the required information and clicking OK, Open Plan validates the connection. If successful, the connection name displays in the Import/Export Wizard Project Page list.

Jira API Pathway

To ensure that you can connect and integrate your data, configure the Jira API pathway. By default, a commonly used API path is pre-set via the new Jira API field on the Integration Tab of the Options dialog box (File > Preferences > Application). This field is fully editable, enabling adjustments as needed. Customized paths also become available in the System Preferences Defaults dialog box (Advanced > Defaults in the Options dialog box).