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Jira (Atlassian) supports OAuth 2.0 (3LO — three-legged OAuth) via the Atlassian Developer Console. This applies to Jira Cloud.

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Steps

  1. Log in to the Atlassian Developer Console
  2. Create a New OAuth 2.0 App
    • On the dashboard, click Create App
    • Select OAuth 2.0 (3LO)
    • Enter an App Name (e.g., My Jira Integration)
  3. Configure the Redirect URL
    • Add your OAuth callback URL in the redirect URL field
  4. Configure Permissions (Scopes)
    • Select the scopes your integration requires. Common Jira scopes:
      • read:jira-user — Read user data
      • read:jira-work — Read issues, projects, boards
      • write:jira-work — Create/update issues
      • manage:jira-project — Manage project settings
      • manage:jira-configuration — Manage Jira configuration
      • offline_access — Refresh tokens
    • Additional scopes: read:sprint:jira-software, write:sprint:jira-software, read:board-scope:jira-software, read:project:jira, read:issue-type-scheme:jira
    • Click Save
  5. Retrieve OAuth Credentials
    • Go to the Settings page of your app
    • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret
    • Store the secret securely

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Key Details

  • Developer Console: https://developer.atlassian.com/console/myapps/
  • Auth Type: OAuth 2.0 (3LO)
  • Token URL: https://auth.atlassian.com/oauth/token
  • Authorization URL: https://auth.atlassian.com/authorize
  • Base API URL: https://api.atlassian.com/ex/jira/{cloudId}
    • Replace {cloudId} with your Jira Cloud site ID (found in the Developer Console)
  • Credentials Location: App → Settings → Client ID & Client Secret