# Jira Zendesk integration

In the ever-evolving world of project management and customer support, the integration between Jira and Zendesk facilitated by Getint is a true game-changer. This powerful connection bridges the gap between tracking project milestones and delivering exceptional customer service. By enabling a seamless flow of information between Jira and Zendesk, businesses can now manage projects and customer queries from a single, unified interface. This guide not only simplifies the setup process but also unlocks a world of efficiency and collaboration for teams of all sizes. Embrace the future of work with the Jira-Zendesk integration and revolutionize your project management experience.

**Optimize Your Team's Productivity with Getint 's Jira-Zendesk Integration**

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### **Access the** [**Getint**](http://getint.io/) **App in Jira:** <a href="#id-0.-access-the-getint-app-in-jira" id="id-0.-access-the-getint-app-in-jira"></a>

Navigate to Jira, go to "Apps," and select "Jira Zendesk integration"

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Choose between "Continuous Sync" or "Migration" based on your integration needs.

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#### **1. Token Generation for Jira Cloud:** <a href="#id-1.-token-generation-for-jira-cloud" id="id-1.-token-generation-for-jira-cloud"></a>

* Visit your Atlassian Account Settings and go to the Security section.
* Generate an API token in the API Token section. This token will authenticate your Jira Cloud.

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### **Establish a** **Connection with Jira:** <a href="#id-2.-establish-a-connection-with-jira" id="id-2.-establish-a-connection-with-jira"></a>

* Ensure you're logged in as a user with the correct permissions
* Click "Select App" and choose Jira.
* Select "Create New" to connect with your Jira instance.
* Name your connection, and add the URL of your Jira instance (without "/" at the end).
* Provide the login credentials.

#### **Choose the Jira Project:** <a href="#id-3.-choose-the-jira-project" id="id-3.-choose-the-jira-project"></a>

* With a successful connection, a dropdown menu will appear.
* Select the Jira project you want to integrate.&#x20;

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### **Connect to Zendesk:** <a href="#id-4.-connect-to-zendesk" id="id-4.-connect-to-zendesk"></a>

* Access your Zendesk instance with Admin credentials. Select the four squares icon and choose ‘Admin Center’.
* Log in to Zendesk as an Admin. Select the four squares icon and go to ‘Admin Center' then navigate to ‘Apps and integrations’ -> 'Zendesk API'.
* Enable ‘Token Access’ and create an API token for the integration.

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#### **Configure** [**Getint**](http://getint.io/) **for Zendesk:**

* Open the Getint app and select "Zendesk" as the connection app.
* Enter your Zendesk instance URL and click "Next".
* Name the connection and provide your login credentials, using the token captured as the password.
* Choose an existing connection or create a new one.
* On the next page, select your organization and click "Connect".

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### &#x20;**Map Types:**

* Link Jira types (Task, Bug, Epic, Story) to synchronize in Zendesk.
* Specify the fields for integration or synchronization.

### &#x20;**Field Mapping:**

* Map key fields such as title/summary and description
* After configuring, name and save your integration settings.

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Try the beta feature "auto-build" for automatic field mapping.

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### **Filtering:** <a href="#id-8.-filtering" id="id-8.-filtering"></a>

It is possible to filter the synchronization to have them customized for your needs and requirements.

**UI Filtering Option:**

* Click on the filtering icon near the app icon in your integration. This will apply to that side of the integration.
* Select if the filtering applies to All, New, and Synced items.
* Note that if the option “*New items”* is selected, the filtering will apply only to the new items, and the already synced items will continue to sync and update. If the option “*Synced items”* is selected, only the already synced items will be updated based on that filter.
* Choose the options and add the value for the filter. It is possible to filter more than one option for each field.
* Select Apply once you created the filters and Save the integration.

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**JQL Filtering:**

* Select the app that will receive the filter.
* Under the field Custom JQL, it is possible to provide a JQL, which will be the filter for your sync and appended to the one generated when searching for issues in Jira (e.g., status in ('In Progress')).
* Save the integration.&#x20;

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**Duplicate Setup and Select Different Projects:**

* Go to Workflows.
* Click the 3 dots on the right side and select "duplicate."
* A side panel will appear. Select a new name for the integration (by default, the integration will be called “copy of” if the same projects are established).
* On the dropdown menu, select the projects you would like to integrate.
* For each side, select Connect. Then Duplicate.
* Save the new integration.

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Leverage the Jira-Zendesk integration by Getint to optimize your project management and customer service processes. For further assistance or feedback, contact [getint.io/help-center](https://getint.io/help-center).


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