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Authentication Method

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API Token Setup

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Step 1: Create an API Token

  1. Log in to id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens
  2. Click Create API token
  3. Give it a label (e.g., “Corsair Integration”)
  4. Click Create
  5. Copy the token immediately — you won’t be able to see it again
  6. Store it securely
The Jira plugin uses your email + API token for authentication (Basic Auth). Store the token as the api_key: Storing Credentials:
Your Jira cloud URL (e.g., https://yourcompany.atlassian.net) and email address may also be required in your plugin configuration depending on your setup.

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Webhook Setup (Optional)

  1. In Jira, go to Settings → System → WebHooks
  2. Click Create a WebHook
  3. Enter your endpoint URL and select the events you want
  4. Copy the secret if provided

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Required Credentials Summary

For general information about how Corsair handles authentication, see Authentication.