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Planning Poker for Jira Cloud

Import stories from Jira Cloud sprints directly into planning poker sessions. Read-only integration that never modifies your Jira issues.

Quick Answer

estimio integrates with Jira Cloud to import unestimated stories from sprints into planning poker sessions. The integration is read-only (never writes to Jira) and uses secure API token authentication. Connect your Jira Cloud account in Profile settings, then import stories when creating a session. Perfect for agile teams who want to estimate Jira stories without leaving their planning poker tool.

For: Agile teams using Jira Cloud, Scrum masters, product owners | Best for: Teams estimating Jira Cloud sprints regularly

How to Connect Jira Cloud

Step-by-step setup guide
  1. 1

    Go to Profile → Jira Integration

    Click your email in the top right, then navigate to Profile settings. Scroll to the "Jira Integration" section.

  2. 2

    Select Jira Cloud

    Choose "Jira Cloud" as your Jira type (for instances hosted at atlassian.net).

  3. 3

    Enter Organization Domain

    Enter just your company name (e.g., "yourcompany" if your Jira is at yourcompany.atlassian.net). Do NOT include .atlassian.net or https://.

  4. 4

    Create API Token

    Go to Atlassian Account Settings, click "Create API token", label it "estimio", and copy the token immediately (you won't see it again).

  5. 5

    Enter Credentials and Test

    Enter your email address and paste the API token. Optionally enter Story Points Field Name (usually "Story Points" for company-managed projects). Click "Test Connection" to verify, then "Save" if successful.

Importing Stories from Jira Cloud

How to use Jira integration in planning sessions
  1. 1

    Create a New Session

    Click "Start a Game" or "Create Session" on the homepage. Enter your name and optionally a session title.

  2. 2

    Select Jira Sprint as Source

    Choose "Jira Sprint" as your story source when creating the session.

  3. 3

    Choose Project and Sprint

    Select your Jira connection (if you have multiple), choose a project from the dropdown, then select a sprint (or "Backlog" for unassigned issues).

  4. 4

    Import and Start Planning

    Click "Import" to add stories to your session. Stories will appear in order, and you can start estimating immediately using Planning Poker cards.

Read-Only & Secure

Your Jira Cloud data is safe. estimio never writes, modifies, or deletes anything in your Jira instance.
  • Read-only access - never modifies your issues
  • Secure API token authentication
  • No write permissions required
  • Compliance-friendly for enterprise environments

People Also Ask

Does estimio write story points back to Jira Cloud?

No, estimio is read-only. It imports stories from Jira Cloud for estimation but never modifies your Jira issues. After your planning poker session, you'll need to manually update story points in Jira. This read-only approach ensures your Jira data remains secure and under your control.

What's the difference between Jira Cloud and Jira Server integration?

Jira Cloud is for instances hosted at atlassian.net (you enter just the organization domain). Jira Server/Data Center is for self-hosted instances (you enter the full base URL). estimio supports both types. Learn more about Jira integration.

Can I use AI features with Jira Cloud stories?

Yes, when you import stories from Jira Cloud, estimio's AI Assistant can generate story summaries, complexity predictions, and agent votes. AI features require a Pro subscription (30-day free trial available). Learn about AI features.

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