API Tokens for Jira are a secure way to use scripts and integrate any external applications with Jira Server. More secure than password usage. Simpler than OAuth. Compatible with Single sign-on (SSO) Indifferent to non-ASCII characters and umlauts in user’s passwords.

How do I access API in Jira?

To authorise access to the Jira API, you need to provide the base URL of your Jira instance. If you’re a Jira Cloud user, the base URL is the part that ends with atlassian.net e.g. When using Jira Cloud, you have to authenticate with Jira API by using the API token instead of password.

How do I create a API token in Jira?

1. Log into Jira Software or Confluence and click your profile image.
2. Open Profile.
3. Click Manage Your Profile.
4. Navigate to Security.
5. Scroll down a little and click Create and manage API tokens.
6. Click Create API token.
7. Enter a Label and click Create.