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To export data from Jira to Microsoft Power BI in a secure way, you will need to create an Access Token.

An Access Token functions like a password, so each user is required to create it individually. Jira Administrator cannot create the Access Tokens for other users due to security reasons.

Here are the steps to create your Access Token:

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  1. Open the Being signed in to your Jira Cloud instance, select Apps, and then select Power BI Connector for Jira app and navigate to the Tokens section.

  2. Make sure you’re at the Access Token tab.

  3. Click on the Create new token button.

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  1. On the left-hand menu, select Access Tokens, and then select Create token.

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  1. In the Label* field, enter a label.

  2. In the Expiry date (UTC) field, pick the required date, and then select Create.

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Select a label that is short, memorable, and easy for you to remember.

5. Click the Create button to generate the

In our case, it is Power BI Access Token.

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  1. Select Copy.

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Before closing the window, make sure you copy your access token.

You won’t be able to see

the Access Token again once you leave this page.
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7. You can create up to 25 Access Tokens and revoke those you don’t need anymore.

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8. Use this Access Token

this token again.

You will use this access token as a password while connecting to Microsoft Power BI.

Please keep this access token secure as it provides access to your Jira data.

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Here, you can also revoke your tokens. Revoking a token makes it invalid and removes it from the list.

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Now you can set an expiration date for your access token. This feature allows you to better manage your security settings and ensure your access remains secure , as it provides access to your Jira dataand up-to-date.

  • The tokens created before a new feature implementation don’t have a creation date and expiration date, therefore they are considered non-expiring.

  • All new tokens have a creation date and might have an expiration date (this is optional).

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What’s the next step? Create your first data source to effortlessly select the exact data you need for your report.

Other Tokens Management

📘 Obtain a Jira API token to export specific tables and fields like Assets, Sprint Reports, and Velocity Charts.

📘 Additionally, configure supported apps tokens separately to include Jira app data in your Power BI export.