Set up
Authentication
Assuming that you have already created an application link with an administrator, the user that you authenticate with will just need access to the specific project that you want to integrate with.
Please do read and understand the required permissions before authenticating.
You might choose to create a specific integration user that can be controlled by a trusted member of your business. This mitigates against the situation where you have to delete a user that Avion is authenticated with if a person leaves your business. More info.
You might need to allow pop-ups if you browser blocks them, as Avion uses a pop-up window to authenticate with Jira.
Project selection
Select the project you wish to integrate with. Currently Avion supports a direct mapping of one or many story maps to one Jira project, although we recommend keeping it simple with a one to one mapping.
Backbone syncing / epic mapping choice
Here you can choose how you would like Avion to map to your Jira epics. It’s worth having a think about this decision, as it will change how the integration feels to work with on a day-to-day basis.
If you would like more details about epic mapping, you can read our guidance for Jira Cloud (all the same principals apply to Jira Data Center), Epics — our thoughts.
Map story type
Select from all your issue types (not including your epic type or subtasks) and map one to Avion's stories.
Map story states
Map your Avion workflow to your Jira states. Advice and info.
Webhook set up
Setting up a webhook means that every time a change is made in Jira, Avion is notified and can therefore update your story map. This is essential for a two-way integration.
Follow the prompts and Avion will automatically set up a webhook for you. If you already have webhooks for other story maps, please don't delete them. Each story map needs a unique webhook.
Import from Jira
Import your backlog from Jira Data Center and even specify a JQL query to restrict what issues are imported, although this is not a requirement. Advice and info.
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