Integrate & connect
Google Docs with Jira

Tired of manually moving data between Google Docs and Jira? You're not alone. According to recent statistics, teams that integrate these tools save an average of 3 hours per week on repetitive tasks. But how exactly do you connect them for seamless collaboration?

In this complete, step-by-step guide, we'll show you two ways: the classic manual approach and a new, automated method using AI. Discover how to boost productivity and keep your docs and tasks in sync. Ready to become an integration pro? Let's dive in!

Connecting Google Docs and Jira for Seamless Collaboration

To integrate Google Docs with Jira, you first need to connect Google Docs to Jira. This allows information to flow between them, enabling use cases like attaching Google Docs to Jira issues.

1. Sign in to your Google account and install the Jira integration from the Google Workspace Marketplace.
2. In your Jira instance, go to the Google Workspace app under Administration to configure the integration settings, such as which projects and issue types to sync.
3. For each Jira project where you want to use Google Docs, enable the integration in the project settings and select which Google Docs features to activate.

Once set up, the integration detects when you paste Jira issue links into a Google Doc. It can display key information from the linked issue, like the summary, status, and assignee. This provides context without having to switch tools.

The Google Docs and Jira integration helps teams collaborate smoothly across the two apps. It's especially useful for integrating Google Drive with other apps to connect docs like specifications, reports, and marketing briefs to related Jira issues.

Save Time by Automating Google Docs and Jira Workflows

Manually transferring data between Google Docs and Jira is tedious and error-prone. Luckily, you can use AI-powered automation tools like Bardeen to set up workflows that connect the two apps. This saves time and reduces mistakes.

Here's how to automate Google Docs and Jira using Bardeen:

1. Install the Bardeen Chrome extension and pin it to your browser toolbar.
2. Open Bardeen and connect your Google Docs and Jira accounts. Grant necessary permissions.
3. Click "Create a workflow" in Bardeen. Choose Google Docs as the trigger app, such as when a new doc is created in a folder.
4. Add Jira as an action step. Map the Google Doc details to fields in a new Jira issue, like the title and description.
5. Save and activate the workflow. Then test it by creating a Google Doc in the specified folder and watch it appear in Jira.

With Bardeen, you can easily automate common tasks between Google Docs and Jira, like:

• Generating a Jira issue from meeting notes in a Google Doc
• Attaching a Google Doc to an existing Jira issue
• Updating a Jira issue status when a linked Google Doc is modified

Automating your Google Docs and Jira workflows with AI helps you focus on important work instead of moving data around.Automate enrichment and qualification to save even more time!

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Unlock More Ways to Connect Google Docs and Jira

Integrating Google Docs with Jira opens up powerful features that go beyond simply syncing files. These tools help teams work together more efficiently without switching apps. For example, you can preview Jira issues right inside a Google Doc. Just paste the issue URL and it automatically expands to show key details like:

• Issue summary and description
• Assignee and reporter
• Priority and status
• Last updated timestamp

This saves you from opening Jira to check issue info while working in a doc.

You can also update Jira issues without leaving Google Docs. Use the Jira side panel to:

• View and edit the status of linked issues
• Change an issue to "In Progress" when starting work
• Mark an issue as "Done" once complete

The side panel also lets you search Jira and link related issues to your doc. This adds helpful context while keeping you focused in one place.

With these bonus features, your Google Docs become even more powerful collaboration hubs. Information flows seamlessly between the two apps, so your team is always in sync.

Conclusions

Connecting Google Docs with Jira is crucial for teams that want to work together more effectively across these two essential apps.

To recap, this guide walked you through:

• Linking your Google and Atlassian accounts and configuring the integration settings
• Using Bardeen to automate repetitive tasks between Google Docs and Jira
• Taking advantage of bonus features like previewing and updating Jira issues from Google Docs

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By mastering the Google Docs Jira integration, you'll save time, reduce errors, and keep information in sync. Unless you enjoy manually copying data back and forth, of course!