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This page is about Time to SLA for Jira (Server) usersOn-Prem. Using Jira Cloud? Click the Cloud button above.

We are excited that you want to learn how to use Time to SLA for Jira!

This 76-step guide will cover the key concepts you need to know to get started, assist you in setting up your first SLAs, and get you ready to serve your customers with powerful SLAs, customizable notifications, and limitless reports.

Step 1. Get your permissions right

Before you start creating SLAs and diving into Time to SLA, we recommend that you set your permissions first. This allows you to tailor your team members' permission settings to their roles.

Defining the permissions will lay the foundation for everything you will create later on. On the Permissions menu, you can configure user- and group-based permissions for each Time to SLA menu.

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Step 2. Create unique Calendars for each team

Your next stop is the Calendars menu. Time to SLA offers advanced customization of calendars, which means you can create as many calendars as you want for your dynamic teams.

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Before proceeding to the next step, go to Settings and pick your time zone. This will ensure that Time to SLA can make accurate calculations.

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3. Create your first SLA

Drum roll, please… 🥁

With your user permissions and calendars set in place, it’s time to create your first SLA!

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Before you move on to the next step, don't forget to:

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  • Go to your issues to see the SLA Panel in all its glory.

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  • To learn more about the SLA Panel, go to our handy guide,

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Then, go to Settings and personalize your SLA Panel to fit your unique needs.

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Did you just realize that you can’t see the SLA Panel in any of your issues? Don’t worry! One of these fixes might do the trick.

Step 3. Add SLA notifiers

You Moreover, you never have to worry about missing deadlines thanks to Time to SLA’s highly customizable notification system. After creating your SLAs, it’s now time to set your notifications to keep people informed of what they need to know.

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Did you know that you can associate any of your goals with specific notifications? Keep an eye out for the Associate with goals function. The possibilities are truly endless.

Step 4. Check your customer portal settings

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Let’s say you used another SLA management tool before and now want to see your new SLAs on your existing issues as well. To make that happen, you need to recalculate your SLA data.

While you’re at it, learn more about the recalculation function, which will come in handy in many other scenarios.

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Add gadgets

It’s time to create a dashboard to suit your SLA needs. It would be a waste if you couldn't make the most of it. The good news is that there are numerous Time to SLA gadgets that you can utilize to get your dashboard experience to the next level.

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6. Create reports (whenever you need them)

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the last step!

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All systems are go! Start rocking. 🚀

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Tip:

Each screen on the app has a link at the bottom that will take you directly to our documentation: a place to discover more and find answers quickly.