I need help updating the base URL settings for my Jira server installation. I’m currently running JIRA version 7.0.5 and I recall being prompted to set this URL during the initial setup process. However, I can’t locate where to modify this configuration now that the system is already running.
I’ve been looking through the admin settings but haven’t found the right option yet. Does anyone know the correct way to update the base URL after installation? I want to make sure I don’t break anything by changing it incorrectly. Any step-by-step guidance would be really helpful since this seems like it could affect how the system generates links and handles authentication.
For 7.0.5, you can change the base URL directly in the database if the admin interface isn’t working. Look for the propertyentry table where property_key equals ‘jira.baseurl’. But try Tom’s web interface method first. One heads up - if you’re behind a reverse proxy or load balancer, your new base URL needs to match exactly what users type in their browsers. I’ve seen mismatched URLs break SSO and REST API calls. Also, backup your database before making any changes. Recovery options are pretty limited on older versions like 7.0.5.
Had to update our Jira server’s base URL recently. Found it under Administration → System → General Configuration - not the most obvious spot. Stop your Jira service before making the change, especially if you’re going from HTTP to HTTPS or switching domains. Double-check your dbconfig.xml afterwards to make sure it matches the new URL. Trust me, if you don’t restart Jira properly, you’ll get authentication and email notification problems (learned that one the hard way). The new URL kicks in after a full restart, just give it a few minutes to propagate.