This page last changed on Oct 05, 2009 by rosie@atlassian.com.
JIRA 101

Thank you for choosing JIRA. To help you get up and running quickly, we've compiled some easy instructions for configuring and using JIRA 3.13. 

Getting Started

1. Installing JIRA

First things first. If you haven't already got JIRA up and running, carry out the following steps:


For Mac: (click to expand)

For Linux: (click to expand)

2. Adding Users

3. Creating a Project

4. Optional Settings

Mastering the Basics

5. Creating an Issue

6. Logging Work on an Issue

7. Resolving an Issue

8. Searching for Issues


To use Regular Search: (click to expand)
To use Advanced Search: (click to expand)

See the documentation for more information about saving your searches ('issue filters') and receiving search results via email.

9. Charting, Reporting and Exporting


To generate a report: (click to expand)

To export data to MS-Word, MS-Excel, XML or RSS: (click to expand)

Customising JIRA

(Note that you need to be an Administrator to do the tasks in this section.)

10. Adding a new Issue Type


How do I do this? (click to expand)

11. Adding a new Screen


How do I do this? (click to expand)

12. Adding a new Custom Field


How do I do this? (click to expand)

13. Adding a new Issue Status and Workflow


How do I do this? (click to expand)

14. Using Permission Schemes, Groups and Project Roles


How do I do this? (click to expand)

Important Next Steps

(Note that you need to be an Administrator to do the tasks in this section.)

15. Connecting to an External Database

Before using JIRA as a production system, you need to switch from the default HSQL database, which is provided for evaluation purposes only. Please see the documentation for details.

16. Backing up Data

To back up your JIRA data, and establish processes for regular backups, please see the documentation.

Thank you for using JIRA.

Thanks for choosing JIRA. We're always happy to help. Feel free to email or call us with any questions you have.


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