Jira Integration

Jira and Arcus by Testsigma connect in both directions. From Arcus, you attach a defect on a test case to a Jira issue. From Jira, the Arcus by Testsigma app lets you create, link, and run test cases against an issue without leaving Jira.

This page covers both. Connecting Jira and logging defects happen in Arcus. Everything from Install the app in Jira onwards happens in Jira.

Prerequisites

• An active Jira account with the necessary permissions.

Connect Jira

1. In the left navigation, go to Settings > Integrations.

2. Click Setup Integration next to Jira. The Atlassian Login page opens in a new tab.

3. Log in with your Atlassian credentials.

4. On the Requesting Access page, select your app from the Use app on dropdown.

5. Click Accept.

Log a defect

1. In the left navigation, open Test Runs, then open a test run.

2. Click the test case you want to log a defect against. The Quick View overlay opens.

3. Click Add a Defect.

From here, either link the defect to an issue that already exists or create a new one.

Link to an existing issue

1. On the Add a Defect overlay, select the Link to Existing Issue tab.

2. Choose the Jira issues to link.

3. Click + Add Defect.

You can link one defect to several existing issues.

Create a new issue

1. On the Add a Defect overlay, select the Create a New Issue tab. Arcus prefills Project, Issue Type, Status, and Description.

2. Confirm or change the Project, Issue Type, and Status.

3. Select the Assignee and Reporter.

4. Enter a Summary. A description is optional.

5. Click + Add Defect. The issue is created in Jira with the defect linked to it.

Install the app in Jira

1. Go to the Atlassian Marketplace and search for Arcus by Testsigma.

2. Install Arcus by Testsigma in your Jira instance.

3. In Jira, go to Apps > Manage apps and confirm Arcus by Testsigma is listed.

Connect Testsigma and Jira

1. In Jira, under Apps in the left panel, click Arcus by Testsigma. The authorization page opens.

2. On the Connect Testsigma to Jira page, click Authorize to Jira Marketplace App Integration.

3. Click Continue in the dialog. You’re redirected to the Testsigma sign-in page.

4. Sign in with your Testsigma credentials.

5. Review the logged-in account, then click Authorize Jira Integration.

Your Arcus project also has to be connected to a Jira project before test cases and runs appear against an issue.

Work with test cases in Jira

To see what’s already linked, open the Jira issue, click Jira App Actions, and select Arcus by Testsigma.

Note

Test cases generated and accepted using AI are added to this list automatically.

Create a test case from Jira

1. In the Jira issue, go to Arcus by Testsigma > Linked Test Cases.

2. Click Create. The Create Test Case dialog opens.

3. Enter a Title. A Description is optional.

4. Under Test Case Properties, select a template type and any other properties.

5. Add Preconditions, Steps, and Expected Results.

6. Select the folder to store the test case in.

7. Click Create. The test case appears in the list.

Link an existing test case

1. In the Jira issue, go to Arcus by Testsigma > Linked Test Cases.

2. Click Link. The Add Test Cases dialog opens.

3. Browse the folder structure to find the test cases you want.

4. Select them, then click Add.

Edit or unlink a test case

1. In the Jira issue, go to Arcus by Testsigma > Linked Test Cases.

2. Click the ellipsis icon (⋯) next to the test case and select Edit.

3. Update the Name, Preconditions, Steps, Folder, Properties, or any other field.

4. Click Update.

Tip

Select Link Off from the same menu to unlink the test case from the issue without deleting it.

Work with test runs in Jira

Test runs containing test cases associated with the issue appear automatically under Arcus by Testsigma > Linked Test Runs.

Update a test case result

1. In the Jira issue, go to Arcus by Testsigma > Linked Test Runs.

2. Expand the test run.

3. Click the Status next to the test case and choose the result.

4. Refresh the page to see the updated status under Linked Test Cases.

Note

The status also updates in Arcus, so you don’t have to record it twice.

Add a defect from Jira

1. In the Jira issue, go to Arcus by Testsigma > Linked Test Runs.

2. Expand the test run.

3. Click the ellipsis icon (⋯) next to the test case, then click Add defect.

4. In the Add Defect dialog, review the Issue Type, Summary, Description, and Status, which Arcus fills in for you. Edit any of them.

5. Click Add. The defect is created in Jira.

Link a defect to an existing issue

1. In the Jira issue, go to Arcus by Testsigma > Linked Test Runs.

2. Expand the test run.

3. Click the ellipsis icon (⋯) next to the test case, then click Link a defect.

4. In the Link a Defect dialog, select the issue from the Bug/Defect dropdown.

5. Click Link.