How to configure a custom cookie in Jira Data Center

This article explains how to configure a custom cookie using the Jira Command Line Interface (CLI) app in Jira Data Center.

Instructions

In general, when using the Jira Command Line Interface (CLI) app in Jira Data Center, CLI validates by looking for the default cookie JSESSIONID. However, if the client has their own customized cookie configured in Load Balancer, then they have to use the below mentioned CLI option to work properly i.e., include this option in your CLI command:

--options customCookieKey= <MyKey>

Replace MyKey with the custom cookie value and then run the CLI actions.