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You're just a few steps away from using all the great features of Microsoft 365 for Jira for you and your team. Enable your favourite features and find out which Microsoft integration works best for you. |
Our application requires both Jira and Microsoft administrators to take action at some point in the setup process. We recommend that you involve both administrators from the beginning to ensure a seamless implementation of Microsoft 365 for Jira in your organisation or team.
Admin Responsibilities
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Step 1 | Jira admin | Install Installs Microsoft 365 for Jira via the Atlassian Marketplace | ||
Step 2 | Jira admin | Activate Activates features globally or for specific projects | ||
Step 3 | Microsoft (Teams) admin | Deployment | Teams portal app | |
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Set-up
Step 1: Install the app
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Install Microsoft 365 from the Atlassian Marketplace.
If you need further assistance, follow the instructions here.
Step 2: Activate features
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Once installed, you can activate the app's features. 📍 Get an overview of all features here.
Click on “explore” to learn more about the feature and its configuration options.
Step 3:
Configure featuresExplore and configure features
Microsoft 365 for Jira offers a range of features, not all of which may be relevant to every Jira project.
Our app gives you the flexibility to decide which features are available to your team, and whether they appear in all Jira projects or only in specific ones.
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Explore our Our in-product videos for an overview provide a first impression of the feature and its potential.
DecideWhen configuring the feature in Jira, decide, if you want to implement the feature for use it in all or only specific projects.
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Our Teams and Outlook features can be activated for Jira, as well as for Teams and Outlook.
Please note: enabling these features requires the setup of a Teams app (free) and/or the Outlook add-in (free).
Step 4: Outlook add-in
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When activating the Email feature,you’ll need to install the free Outlook add-in to connect Jira and your Outlook inbox.
Only by installing the free Outlook add-in will you be able to access Jira features from your Outlook inbox , including bringing emails into to e.g. bring emails to Jira and working work with Jira issues in your Outlook inbox.
If you enable the email feature, but don't install the Outlook add-in (as recommended), you will still be able to can only access Outlook features in Jira , and e.g. see related emails in your Jira issue.
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34: Microsoft Teams app
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When activating the Teams feature, you'll need to install the free Microsoft Teams - Smart Connect app to connect Jira and Microsoft Teams.
Only by installing the free Microsoft Teams - Smart Connect app you can access Jira features in your MS Teams including sharing to e.g. share Jira issues with your team or creating create new issues based on chats or channel conversations.
If you activate the Teams feature, but don’t install the Microsoft Teams - Smart Connect app (as recommended), you can still only start MS Teams chats from your Jira issue.
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After installing the Microsoft Teams - Smart Connect app (see above), we recommend to also install your JSM portal in Teams. Allow to allow customers to neatly create their conveniently raise support tickets directly in from Teams while they . They can follow up on their ticket status in a separate tab, too!
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45: Approve Microsoft 365 access
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We recommend that you approve Microsoft 365 access rights (centrally) during the setup process. Otherwise, you may need to approve access the first time one of your users interacts with any of the features. |
Microsoft 365 for Jira requires specific access permissions to function properly and to reach its full potential. Failure to do so may result in features not working as intended.
Microsoft Azure
Go to your MS Entra admin center:
Open your applications.
Search for our apps.
Go to “Permissions” and
“Grant admin consent” centrally.
Permission screen
Approve Microsoft 365 access in order to use our features.
Learn more about Microsoft 365 permissions for yasoon’s app.
Configure features
Configure your feature settings in more detail. Choose the feature in your sidebar of your admin settings and follow steps to configure it to your needs.
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Help
Support and helpful links
Send us an email, if you have questions or need assistance.
Alternatively, raise a ticket with us or book a meeting.
We’re always happy to help!