How to generate API token in Jira

Question

Hi Team,

Can you please suggest how to create API token in Jira using basic auth.

Note: We are not going to install any kind of plugin to generate API token.

So, Please suggest the steps how to generate API token in Jira using basic auth.

Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Answer

To get an authorisation token for a server or DC system, see https://developer.atlassian.com/server/jira/platform/oauth/

Jyotsna Chimakurthi · Answer

Hi @Pramodh M

We need token from our JFM Jira instance.

And the article shows from Atlassian.

If we generate API token through Atlassian is it helps for JFM also?

Please confirm.

Pramodh M · Answer

@Jyotsna Chimakurthi

Welcome to the Community!!

Once you have logged in to Atlassian Account at id.atlassian.com

Navigate to the URL here

https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens

Article - https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Marketplace-Apps-Integrations/Creating-Token-in-your-Atlassian-Account-for-Calling-API-s/ba-p/2090359#M4691

Let me know if it helps

Thanks,
Pramodh