Easy Tech TutsHow to Connect Jira to Power BI, Integrate them Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Copy-pasting sprint data from Jira into spreadsheets every morning isn't sustainable once your team scales. This guide shows how to use the certified no-code Jira Power BI connector to generate a secure OData feed, connect it in Power BI Desktop, and build automated agile reporting dashboards. It's built for project managers and analysts who want live sprint metrics without custom scripting.
01Install the connector in Jira
In the Atlassian Marketplace, search for the certified Power BI Jira Connector app and click Try it free.
02Create a data export
Open the connector app in Jira, click Create Export, and use basic filters or a custom JQL query to isolate your target issues and fields.
03Copy the export URL
Save your export settings, then copy the generated data path link from the Saved Exports list.
04Connect in Power BI Desktop
Click Get Data, select OData Feed, paste your Jira URL, choose Basic authentication, and enter your Atlassian email and API token.
05Load and publish
Select your target tables in the Navigator, click Load, build your visuals, then publish to your cloud workspace.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write code to connect Jira to Power BI?
No, the certified no-code connector generates a data export URL you can paste directly into Power BI's OData Feed connector.
What credentials do I need to authenticate?
You'll need your Atlassian login email as the username and a secure API token as the password.
Can I filter which Jira issues get exported?
Yes, you can use basic filters or write a custom JQL query to pinpoint specific projects, issue types, or custom fields.
Will my Jira dashboard update automatically?
Yes, once published you can configure scheduled refresh in Power BI Service to keep your sprint metrics current.
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