Backup Projects for Jira - Getting started

1. Installing Backup Projects for Jira

• Log into your Jira instance

• Click the Apps dropdown and choose Find new apps.

  • The Find new apps screen loads

• Search for Backup Projects for Jira and click on the app tile

  • The App detail screen loads

• Click Get app to install the app and start your free trial

• You're all set

2. Configuring your app

First, navigate to API configuration from the left menu bar and follow the tips below:

• Add an email address

  • Add a valid email address (the one associated with your instance) in the email address field. If the email address and API token are valid, then the email address will be saved and the email address field will be greyed out.

• Add an API token

  • Generate an API token using this link https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens

  • Copy and paste the token in the “Paste your API token” field. Your token status should turn to active.

• Navigate to the Settings page

  • Click on “Fix configuration”. This configures the backup sequence and project data for you, allowing scheduling and other functions to operate.

    • Turn on the XML backup options to enabled

  • If these settings are already set up, then you do not need to do anything further.

You are all set! Proceed to the Schedule page and begin using the app