Easy Tech TutsHow to Use Jira Dashboards in Confluence
By Impran M N
Rather than copying Jira status updates into a Confluence page by hand, you can embed live Jira data directly, so reports and project pages stay current automatically. This guide covers connecting the two tools and adding Jira content to a Confluence page.
01Open the Confluence page you want to update
Navigate to the specific page where you want to display Jira data.
02Insert a Jira macro
Use Confluence's editor to add a Jira issues or report macro to the page.
03Connect to your Jira instance
If prompted, authorize the connection between Confluence and Jira so the macro can pull live data.
04Configure the Jira query
Set up the JQL query or filter that determines which issues or data the macro displays.
05Save and review the page
Save the page and confirm the embedded Jira data is displaying correctly and updating as issues change.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Jira data in Confluence update automatically?
Yes, once embedded through a macro, the data reflects the current state of your Jira issues rather than a static snapshot.
Do Jira and Confluence need to be connected as separate products?
If they're separate instances, you'll need to link them through an application link before macros can pull live data.
Can I show a sprint's progress on a Confluence page?
Yes, you can configure a Jira macro to display issues from a specific sprint or use a report macro for sprint-level status.
What if the Jira macro shows no results?
Double-check your JQL query and confirm the connection between Confluence and Jira is properly authorized.
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