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Jira Integration+ uses the Jira APIs to get information , and create and update tickets when the bot is used. The Jira Application link process is the most secure way to connect Jira to applications.
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Jira provides a few different methods to connect applications, but none are as secure as an application link, which is the recommended method from Atlassian.
Do I need to be a Jira Admin?
You will need admin access to your Jira instance in order to create the application link. Please contact get in touch with your Jira administrator to get the necessary access you need , or have them login log in to Nextup to complete the setup.
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Yes, Jira Integration+ will automatically connect the accounts from anyone on your Slack team into to the account you created, and upon login, the process can be completed.
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