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Enable TestOps - Jira integration for test management

Katalon TestOps provides a seamless Jira integration that allows you to:
  • Link Jira requirements and Jira defects

  • Link test runs to Jira releases

  • Write BDD scenarios in Jira tickets

  • View test results from linked Katalon Studio test cases in Jira

This article shows you how to configure Jira integration in Katalon TestOps.

Requirements

Enable TestOps - Jira integration in Katalon TestOps

You can configure TestOps - Jira integration in Katalon TestOps.
  1. Sign in to Katalon TestOps and go to your project.
    The project Dashboard page appears.
  2. Select Settings > Integrations.
    The Integrations page appears. Expand the menu to the left in the page for a full list of integration options.The Integrations page in Katalon TestOps.
  3. Select Jira by typing it in the search bar or by expanding the ALM & Test Management section.
    The Jira page appears as below.

    Select Jira integration in TestOps

  4. Enter your Jira URL, Username, and Password.

    For Jira Cloud:

    • Jira URL must be in the form of https://<site_name>.atlassian.net.

    • In the Username section, enter the email address you have registered for your Jira Cloud account.

    • In the Password section, enter an Atlassian Cloud's API token. See instructions for API tokens in the Atlassian document: API tokens.

    For Jira Server:

    • Jira URL must be in the form of http(s)://domain, without any trailing parts. For example, /secure.

    • In the Username section, enter your Username instead of your email address.

    • In the Password section, enter your Password.

  5. Click Test Connection to check if the connection is successful.
    Test the connection of Jira and Katalon TestOps.
  6. Link your Jira project by selecting it from the drop-down menu. This step is required as this is the source from where your tickets will be fetched. Link your Jira project when setting up the integration.
    Note:
    • You can click Refresh Data if your projects are not showing or if you want to fetch your data again.The Refresh Data Button when for your Jira projects.

  7. Click Save. A pop-up notification at the upper right corner will confirm that you have connected to Jira.
You have successfully enabled the TestOps - Jira integration in Katalon TestOps. You can now link test cases to Jira requirements, Jira defects or link test runs to Jira releases.

Create WebHook for TestOps - Jira integration

  • You must be the Owner or Administrator of your organization

Utilizing a Jira WebHook enables the automatic synchronization of Jira issue lifecycle changes with the Katalon Platform in real-time. This automation negates the need for manual user intervention, thus facilitating a seamless integration between Jira and the Katalon Platform.
  1. In TestOps, go to Settings > Integrations > Jira/Xray. Click on the WebHook tab.
    The WebHook tab within the Jira Xray integration settings in Katalon TestOps.
  2. Select Create WebHook and input your WebHook name. The label "Sample WebHook" is used as shown in the image below. Copy jira WebHook URL
  3. Click Create.
  4. A WebHook URL is generated. Click Copy.
  5. Open your Jira portal, go to Jira Settings > System > WebHooks > Create a WebHook. Paste the WebHook URL from TestOps into the URL field. Paste jira WebHook URL
  6. Set up Jira events scope for the Webhook by selecting Issue: created, updated, deleted. Select jira webhook scopes
    Uncheck the Exclude Body option: uncheck Exclude body option.
  7. Click Create.
You have successfully created a JIra WebHook. The Jira WebHook is created successfully.

Enable TestOps - Jira integration in Jira software

You can configure TestOps - Jira integration for test management in Jira. This configuration allows you to write BDD scenarios in Jira tickets and view test results from linked Katalon Studio test cases in Jira.

  • This integration is only available for Jira Cloud.

To enable TestOps - Jira integration in Jira software, follow these steps:

  1. Open your Jira projects. Your Jira page name follows the following syntax: <sitename>.atlassian.net.
  2. At the bottom of the left panel, click Project settings.
  3. Scroll down the left panel, expand the App section and select Katalon Settings. The Katalon settings page appears as below.
    Configure Katalon settings in Jira Software
  4. Fill in the information as follows:
    • Email: Enter the email address you have registered for your Katalon account.

    • API Key: Enter a TestOps API key. To learn more about generating a TestOps API key, you can refer to this document: Katalon API Key in Katalon TestOps.

  5. Click Fetch organizations, then select your organization from the dropdown list.
  6. Click Save.
You have successfully enabled TestOps - Jira integration in Jira software. You can now write BDD test cases in Jira tickets or view test results in Jira tickets and gadgets.

Configure installed Jira projects

Enabling the Katalon - Test Automation plugin on Jira shows the Katalon Manual Tests (Beta) feature and a section for Katalon Platform's tests by default in all Jira projects. This can be reconfigured to be hidden instead.

  • You have installed the Katalon - Test Automation plugin. To learn how to install a marketplace app, see: Atlassian's guide.

  • You must be a Jira system administrator.

Some users may prefer to hide the Katalon - Test Automation plugin's features in certain Jira projects.

The Katalon Test Automation plugin in a Jira project.

To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to your Jira account.
  2. Click on Apps at the top menu bar.
    1. Select the Katalon plugin.
    This brings you to the Project Configuration page.
  3. Tick on the projects you would like to modify.
    1. Select either Enable Katalon for Jira or Disable Katalon for Jira depending on which setting you prefer.
You have successfully configured your Katalon - Test Automation plugin to be hidden in selected Jira projects.