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The Jira Cloud integration with EverythingData enables you to analyze project management metrics directly from your Jira Cloud account, providing insights into project issues, workflows, and team performance. By connecting Jira Cloud to EverythingData, you can track metrics such as issue resolution time, backlog trends, team workload, and sprint completion rates. This integration helps you create custom dashboards and automated reports, empowering you to optimize team productivity, improve project efficiency, and make data-driven decisions.

Prerequisites

Before connecting Jira Cloud to EverythingData, make sure you meet the following requirements:

• Jira Cloud account with admin access: You must have administrative access to the Jira Cloud account you want to connect. Admin access ensures EverythingData can retrieve all relevant project data for reporting.
• Permissions: Confirm that your Jira account has the necessary permissions to access specific projects, issues, and workflow data you want to analyze. If you manage multiple projects, verify permissions for each project.
• Active projects with recent data: Ensure the Jira projects you wish to connect are active and have recent activity to provide meaningful data. Projects without recent updates may not yield valuable insights.

Steps to Connect Jira Cloud to EverythingData

1. Log into EverythingData and access data sources
   • Sign in to your EverythingData account and navigate to the main dashboard.
   • Go to the Data Sources section, where you can view all available connectors.
   • Locate Jira Cloud in the list and click Connect to begin the setup process.
2. Authenticate with Jira Cloud
   • After selecting Jira Cloud, you will be redirected to Jira’s login page.
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   • Log in with the Jira account that has administrative access to the desired projects.
   • When prompted, authorize EverythingData to access your Jira Cloud data, allowing it to retrieve metrics such as issue counts, workflow statuses, and team workload.
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3. Select Jira projects for integration
   • After authentication, you’ll see a list of Jira projects associated with your account.
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   • Select one or multiple projects to connect. This feature is especially helpful if you’re managing multiple teams or projects, as it enables centralized reporting.
   • Click Next to proceed to data sync configuration.
4. Configure data sync preferences
   • Choose your preferred data sync frequency to ensure timely reports:
     • Daily sync: Recommended for active projects requiring frequent monitoring.
     • Weekly sync: Suitable for projects with less frequent updates or for higher-level trend analysis.
   • Select the data range for syncing, such as the last 30, 60, or 90 days, depending on your reporting needs.
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   • Specify priority metrics and dimensions, such as issue resolution times, backlog trends, and sprint performance, that are relevant to your analysis.
5. Test connection and confirm settings
   • Test the connection to verify that EverythingData can successfully access your Jira Cloud data.
   • Review your sync preferences, then click Save and Confirm to initiate the data import. EverythingData will start syncing data according to the preferences you set.
6. Access and customize Jira Cloud reports
   • Once the integration is complete, access your Jira Cloud data in EverythingData’s Reports section.
   • Use the reporting tools to build custom dashboards, apply filters for specific teams or issue types, and blend Jira Cloud data with other sources like Google Analytics for a comprehensive view of project performance.
   • Generate detailed reports that track essential metrics, such as cycle times, issue resolution, and team productivity, helping you optimize workflows and make data-driven improvements.