Git Integration for Jira Cloud Documentation

Adding webhooks for GitLab repository

Supported webhook events:

  • Push events
  • Merge request events

GitLab System Hooks: For self-hosted GitLab instances, use System Hooks (Admin Area ➜ System Hooks ➜ Merge Request events) to reduce configuration time.

Prerequisite: Enable webhooks in the Git Integration for Jira app before proceeding. See Indexing Triggers – Getting Started.

 

Configure GitLab Webhooks

  1. Log in to your GitLab account and select a repository.


  2. Go to SettingsWebhooks (sidebar).


  3. Configure the webhook:

    • URL: Paste the Secret URL from Git Integration for Jira ➜ Webhooks page


  4. Under Trigger, select Push events (default option).

  5. Click Add webhook.

 

Enable Merge Request Webhooks

To receive both push and merge request events:

  1. Go to your repository’s SettingsWebhooks.

  2. Edit your existing webhook or create a new one.

  3. Select both triggers:

    • Push events
    • Merge request events

  4. Click Add webhook or Save changes.

Last updated: December 2025

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