Connection is the entry point to synchronization setup .In this section you can define connections between two instances of Jira. Remember, that connection should be set in both instances, otherwise data won’t be synchronized.
Access to connection setup page: Jira settings > Apps > ISSUESYNC > Configuration > Connections Tab
To create the connection you need to click “Add a connection” and fill the fields below:
Name - connection name Remote URL - URL pointing to the remote Jira instance Remote Authentication Key - it’s a token, that allows access to remote Jira instance (Remote Authentication Key must match remote Jira Local Authentication Key)
When you create a connection it will be presented in the connections list. You will find there a Local Authentication Key which has been generated during creation. You will have to provide it to the administrator of remote Jira instance. When you receive theirs you will have to alter the connection (click “Edit” in the corresponding connection row) and provide this key.
If you have created the connection in Local Jira instance and remote Jira instance you can click link “Synchronize configuration” to verify whether the configuration of connections has been set correctly, you should see green notification appear on your screen.
The Passive Instance checkbox allows you to determine a passive Jira DC.
If checked, the Remote URL field becomes optional and rolls up. However, if you complete this field, the Remote issue key will be displayed as a hyperlink in the Remote issue panel. Thanks to that, users can be redirected to synchronized issue.
If you leave the Remote URL field empty, the Issue Key will still be displayed in the Remote Issue View Panel, but as a static text, not a hyperlink.
