These video tutorials walk you through key features of Git Integration for Jira Cloud, including installation, connecting git hosts, and viewing commits from Jira.
On this page:
- Get started with installation
- Configure administration settings
- Connect your git host
- Customize your integration
- Set up authentication
Get Started with Installation
Install Git Integration for Jira Cloud »
Walk through the installation steps for the Git Integration app on Jira Cloud.
Explore commit information including author, web links, and code diffs in the Git Commits tab.
Update the App Automatically or Manually »
Configure automatic updates or perform manual updates for Git Integration for Jira Cloud.
Link Git Commits to Jira Issues »
Associate git commits with Jira issues using issue keys in commit messages.
Configure Administration Settings
Configure the “View Development Tools” project permission to control which users and groups can view commits and related information.
Create Branches and Pull Requests »
Create branches and pull/merge requests directly from Jira issues. These steps apply to all supported git hosts including GitLab, GitHub, Azure DevOps, and others.
Connect Your Git Host
Select your git host to watch the integration walkthrough:
| Git Host | Video Link |
|---|---|
| GitHub.com | Watch tutorial » |
| GitHub Enterprise | Watch tutorial » |
| GitHub with 2FA | Watch tutorial » |
| GitLab.com | Watch tutorial » |
| GitLab CE/EE | Watch tutorial » |
| Bitbucket Cloud | Watch tutorial » |
| Azure DevOps | Watch tutorial » |
| Visual Studio Team Services | Watch tutorial » |
| Team Foundation Server | Watch tutorial » |
| AWS CodeCommit | Watch tutorial » |
| Gerrit | Watch tutorial » |
| HTTPS/HTTP/SSH | Watch tutorial » |
Customize Your Integration
Set up webhooks to enable real-time indexing for supported git hosts.
Configure web linking options to create clickable links between Jira and your git host.
Set up webhooks specifically for GitLab repositories.
Set up webhooks specifically for GitHub repositories.
Set Up Authentication
Create GitLab.com Personal Access Tokens »
Generate personal access tokens with the required scopes for GitLab.com integration.
Create GitLab CE/EE Personal Access Tokens »
Generate personal access tokens with the required scopes for self-hosted GitLab servers.
Enable App Update Notifications »
Configure Jira preferences to receive notifications when app updates are available.
Last updated: December 2025
