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Feature overview
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About
The Outlook calendar integration adds and displays Outlook and Jira events
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within Jira projects.
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How-to
Access the calendar feature in the Jira sidebar → Click on the “Outlook calendars” → now you’ll see the configurable calendar in Jira.
Right here you can adjust the calendar layout. Choose between list view, calendar view, timeline view
Also, you can add Outlook calendars, Microsoft Teams calendars and Jira dates, as desired. Choose between different templates.
When working with your Outlook calendars, you can choose who can access, what can be viewed, and what can be changed.
Select the preferred calendar → Click on “Submit” → All calendars will be displayed in the calendar view in Jira.
You can work with this calendar and also schedule Outlook meetings , just like you are used to.
In Jira Cloud, you’ll also have your personal calendar available by default. Just click on “Apps” in the main navigation → “My apps” → select “Personal Calendar”. Users can individualize their personal calendar just as described above.
Feature requirements
In order to schedule meetings from within Jira, the following set-up and configuration needs to done:
Step 1: Activate the calendar feature in the admin settings
Status colour Blue title JIRA ADMIN TO DO Step 2: To work with Outlook calendar data, log in with MS 365 account when using the feature for the first time. Please click on the button and follow the dialog.
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Jira & Microsoft deployment
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Jira Cloud, Jira Server & Data Center
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Choose from calendar templates to highlight important dates from Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Jira. Schedule meetings directly from the Outlook calendar in Jira, using a familiar interface. Scheduled meetings automatically send Outlook meeting requests.
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Feature details
Jira administrators can configure project calendars for their team when working with Outlook calendars in Jira. This provides the team with a comprehensive view of key dates, such as issue deadlines and team member vacations.
Choose from Outlook calendar templates to sync Outlook and Jira dates and / or MS Teams channel calendars. Have all important dates at hand - right where you work.
Before adding the calendar, choose the optimal view options for your needs and how you want your calendar dates to be displayed. Three viewing settings are available.
Also, set a fixed start date for your calendar and define its scope (e.g., work week).
When embedding an Outlook calendar, carefully configure the advanced settings. Specify calendar access permissions, event details, and event editing options to provide a strict guide for users when interacting with and managing the shared calendar dates.
For Jira dates the advanced settings offer different options.
Once you've added calendars, conveniently manage their visibility by toggling them on or off using the "eye" icon. This lets you prioritize the most important dates.
Moreover, team members can easily schedule meetings based on the information shared. A separate Outlook meeting invitation is send out, as well!
Feature configuration
The Outlook calendar feature is enabled alongside the meetings functionality at the project level. For further details, please refer to the Getting started guide.
The Jira admin needs to configure the Outlook calendar on project level in the first place. They must initially set up the calendar.
Once configured, users can only edit events or can schedule meetings.
When working with the personal calendar in Jira, each individual user has the ability to configure and set-up their own calendar dates (including Outlook, Jira, and Microsoft Teams).
Please note: when it comes to adding a user calendar, sharing options are typically unavailable, as personal calendar dates are generally not intended for sharing with others. See: configuration exception.
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Personal calendar
Users can easily create their own personal calendars within Jira, providing a convenient way to keep track of important dates without the need to switch between different tools. This feature is useful for saving personal dates in a location where you spend most of your workday.
It's important to note that only the personal calendar can be customized by the user. Since the configuration process is similar to that of the Jira administrator, you can follow the steps demonstrated in our demo video.
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Since personal calendars typically hold sensitive information, it is unnecessary to establish sharing options or access permissions.
When adding Outlook calendar dates to your personal calendar, only the "event filtering" option is available. This differs from the project calendar, which offers additional choices, including "calendar access" and "event details."
Admin configuration
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Main configurations are done via our calendar settings 🚀 |
The calendar settings include the following configuration options:
Calendar sharing
Shared mailboxes
Jira administrators can choose to share Outlook calendar data in settings. Enabling sharing allows all users with access to view the data; disabling it stops new sharing, but existing data remains accessible. Collaborate effectively in Jira using Outlook and Jira data, keeping everyone updated on project status and progress.
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The calendar on project level follows the set-up process as shown in our demo video. Please note, as mentioned above, that the calendar can only be configured by the Jira project admin.
Useful links
Further information as well as the technical reference on shared office items can be found here: Sharing access to Microsoft 365 items