I’m stuck trying to connect my JIRA project to a GitHub repo. I want to create branches directly from JIRA tasks, but I can’t figure out how to link them.
I’ve already connected my GitHub account to JIRA, but that’s not enough. The issue is that I don’t see the Development panel on my JIRA issue pages. Without it, I can’t create branches or see GitHub info.
Has anyone successfully linked a specific JIRA project to a GitHub repo? What am I missing? Any tips or steps would be super helpful!
I’ve dealt with this exact issue before. The key is to ensure you’ve set up the GitHub for JIRA app correctly. After connecting your GitHub account, you need to go to Project Settings > Development Tools > GitHub. There, you should see an option to link specific repositories to your JIRA project. Make sure you’ve selected the right repo and saved the changes.
If that doesn’t work, check your user permissions. Sometimes, the Development panel doesn’t show up if you don’t have the right access level. Ask your JIRA admin to verify your permissions.
Lastly, try clearing your browser cache and cookies. Occasionally, JIRA’s UI gets stuck and doesn’t update properly. A quick cache clear often resolves these display issues.
yo emma, i had this prob too. make sure u installed the ‘GitHub for Jira’ app from marketplace. then go to project settings > Features > Development and enable Smart Commits. that should make the dev panel show up. if not, hit up ur admin cuz it might be a permissions thing. good luck!
I’ve been using JIRA and GitHub integration for a while now, and I can tell you it’s a game-changer when set up correctly. One thing that’s often overlooked is the DVCS (Distributed Version Control System) accounts configuration in JIRA.
To get this working, you need to navigate to JIRA administration > Applications > DVCS accounts. From there, you can add a new GitHub account and specify which repositories you want to link. Make sure you’ve granted the necessary permissions during the OAuth process.
Another tip: if you’re using JIRA Cloud, check if the ‘GitHub for Jira’ app is installed and configured properly in your Atlassian Marketplace apps. Sometimes, it’s there but not set up correctly.
If you’ve done all this and still don’t see the Development panel, it might be worth reaching out to Atlassian support. They can check if there are any underlying issues with your instance.