Ready to connect Jira with Discord? You’re in the right spot. This quick guide walks you through everything - from signing up for Jira to installing the Discord for Jira app. Let’s make sure it’s quick and painless!
Before You Start (The Important Stuff)
- ✅ Jira Admin rights: Make sure you’re a Jira Cloud admin with “Administer Jira” permissions. Check here if you’re unsure. If you’ve just created your Jira site, don’t worry - you’re automatically the admin.
- ✅ Discord account: You’ll need permission to add bots to your server. Learn how to check your permissions.
All set? Let’s do this!
Step 1: Set Up Jira Cloud (If you’re totally new!)
Never used Jira? No worries, here’s how you get started (it takes less than 5 minutes!):
- Sign up for Jira Cloud:
- Go to Jira’s signup page.
- Click Get it free and follow the easy prompts.
💡 Quick tip: Jira’s free plan covers up to 10 users, perfect for small teams or cozy startups.
- Create your first project:
- Log in to Jira, click Projects → Create project.
- Choose a project template (like Scrum or Kanban).
- Name your project and click Create.
Need extra details? Atlassian’s got you covered: 7 simple steps to get started with Jira.
Step 2: Set Up Discord (For Discord newbies!)
First time using Discord? Here’s the quick-and-easy way:
- Create your Discord account:
- Visit Discord’s registration page.
- Fill out your info and hit Continue.
- Create your Discord Server:
- After logging in, click the ”+” (Add Server) icon on the left.
- Select Create My Own and follow the prompts.
Still confused? Discord’s How do I create a server? guide has your back.
Step 3: Install Discord for Jira
Time for the main event - let’s install Discord for Jira:
- Click Apps → Explore more apps in Jira.
- Search for Discord for Jira.
- Select Discord for Jira from the results.
- Click Try it free and follow the steps (you might need to select your Jira Cloud site).
💡 Alternative: You can also install Discord for Jira directly from the Atlassian Marketplace listing.
⏰ Quick note: If you’ve just created a new Jira site, Atlassian might need a few minutes before you can install apps. Grab a coffee, then come back and try again.
Step 4: Verify Installation (Let’s double-check!)
Let’s ensure everything went smoothly:
- In Jira, click on three dots next to Apps, then choose Manage apps.
- Look for Discord for Jira - its license should be marked as Valid.
✅ Pro tip: If Discord for Jira doesn’t show up here, double-check your steps or ask us in our support community.
Next Steps
You nailed it! 🎉 Next, let’s actually get Jira and Discord talking:
- Head over to Connecting a Jira Project to Discord.
Questions? Feeling stuck? Our friendly Discord for Jira Community is here to help - drop in anytime!
