How to Integrate Jira with Outlook

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to integrate Jira with Outlook by building a Zap in Zapier that automatically triggers an Outlook action whenever a Jira event occurs. The setup requires connecting both accounts, configuring a trigger event in Jira and an action event in Outlook, then testing and publishing the automation.

Steps

1. Navigate to the left-side panel and click Create.
2. Select Zaps from the list of options.
3. Click Trigger to start the integration process.
4. Search for Jira and select your preferred Jira tool.
5. Choose your preferred Trigger Event.
6. Tap Sign In to connect your Jira account.
7. Select your Jira version and click Yes, Continue to Jira Software Cloud.
8. Specify your preferred Jira site and click Accept to continue.
9. Fill out the input fields with the required Jira account information.
10. Tap Test to proceed and validate your Jira connection.
11. Click Continue With Selected Recorded to move forward.
12. Search for Outlook and select it as the Action app.
13. Open the drop-down menu and select your preferred Action Event.
14. Click Sign In and log into your Microsoft Outlook account.
15. Provide the details needed to set up the Action accordingly.
16. Click Test to run your inputs and publish the integration.
17. Your Jira account is now integrated with Outlook instantly.