Generating API Tokens in Jira Software

Generating API tokens in Jira Software is a straightforward process. Here are the general steps:

1. Log in to your Jira account:
2. Open your Jira instance and log in with your credentials.
3. Navigate to your Profile Settings:
4. In the top right corner, click on your profile picture or your initials.
5. From the dropdown menu, select “Profile.”
6. Access Your Security Settings:
7. In your profile, find and click on “Settings” (gear icon) in the bottom left corner.
8. Manage Your Account:
9. In the left-hand menu, click on “Account settings.”
10. Generate API Token:
11. Scroll down to the “API token” section.
12. Click on the “Create and manage API tokens” link.
13. Create API Token:
14. Click on the “Create API token” button.
15. Provide a name for your token to help you identify its purpose.
16. Click on the “Create” button.
17. Copy the Token:
18. Once the token is created, make sure to copy it immediately. This is the only time you’ll see it.
19. Store the token securely, as it won’t be visible again.

Now, you can use this API token for authentication in your requests to the Jira API. Keep in mind that API tokens are sensitive information, and you should treat them with the same level of security as your password.