Unleashing collaboration with Notion's Jira integration
Whether you need to streamline your Jira workflow or simplify project tracking for non-technical teams, integrating Jira with Notion offers a powerful and flexible solution. Here's everything you need to know about Jira sync.
- Get your Jira sync up and running
- Best practices for connecting Jira and Notion
- Three ways to maximize your integration beyond basic database syncing
- 1. Consolidate and sync Jira issues with your My Tasks database
- 2. Run smoother and more collaborative engineering stand-ups
- 3. Connect and centralize project resources in one unified space
- How to get the most out of Jira insights in Notion
In today's fast-paced world, teams often juggle multiple tools, leading to scattered information and clunky workflows. While engineering teams are deep in Jira territory, other departments might struggle to access or understand that valuable data.
Imagine a world where your project management tools work in perfect harmony. Integrating Jira with Notion bridges the gap between technical and non-technical teams, creating a unified workflow. By syncing Jira projects and issues into Notion's flexible workspace, you establish a single source of truth, ensuring everyone stays informed. While Jira remains the powerhouse for detailed project tracking, Notion provides a clear and accessible overview for those who aren't Jira experts.
In this guide, you'll learn how to:
Understand the ropes—connect with Jira and understand the roles of workspace members vs. workspace owners
Explore three ways to maximize your integration beyond basic database syncing
Make Jira data accessible and easy to understand for everyone in your team, even if they don't use Jira directly
The Jira Sync integration connects Jira projects with Notion through the use of an Admin API token (instead of a user token), allowing for a more unified experience. First things first—you'll need a workspace owner to connect Notion with Jira (check out how to do that here).
Once everything's up and running, any workspace member can create new syncs, add projects, or customize things to their liking—as long as they have the right permissions.
Workspace Member vs. Owner— What's the difference?
Best practices for connecting Jira and Notion
Now that you're all set up, let's dive into some best practices that'll help you hit the ground running:
Set up permissions for Jira sync— While we check your Jira access during sync, you'll still need to manage who sees what in Notion. Make sure your Jira admin account has access to these projects too. Remember that only folks with access to a project can add it to Notion, even if an admin has access.