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title: 'Manage Test Cases in Jira App'
metadesc: 'The Test Management by Testsigma app simplifies your workflow by allowing you to create & manage tests directly in Jira. You can also edit, or unlink tests from the linked Jira issue.'
canonical: 'https://testsigma.com/docs/test-management/integrations/jira-two-way-integration/manage-test-cases-in-jira/'
page_id: 'manage-tests-in-jira-app'
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# Manage Test Cases in Jira App






**Learn how to create, edit, and manage test cases directly within Jira using Test Management by Testsigma app.**

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The Test Management by Testsigma app simplifies your workflow by allowing you to create and manage test cases directly in Jira. You can also edit, or unlink test cases from the associated Jira issue.

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> ## **Prerequisites**
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> Before you begin, ensure you have a project and that it's connected to a Jira project in Test Management by Testsigma.

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## **View Linked Test Cases from Testsigma**

1. Open the Jira issue in a linked Jira project.

2. Click **Jira App Actions** and then select **Test Management by Testsigma**.
   ![Testsigma App Connection](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Connect_Testsigma_to_Issue.png)

> **NOTE**:
> Test cases generated and accepted using AI are automatically added to this module.

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## **Create a New Test Case from Jira** 

1. In the Jira issue, go to the **Test Management by Testsigma > Linked Test Cases**.
   ![Linked Cases](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Linked_Cases_in_Jira.png)

2. Click **Create**. This opens the **Create Test Case** dialog.
   ![Create Test Case](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Create_Test_in_Jira.png)

3. Enter a **Title** and an optional **Description**.
   ![Title & Description](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Create_Test_Dialog.png)

4. Under **Test Case Properties**, select a template type and any additional properties.
   ![Properties](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Add_Properties_from_Jira.png)

5. Add **Preconditions**, **Steps**, and **Expected Results**.
   ![Steps & Preconditions](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Steps_Preconditions.png)

6. Select a folder where the test case will be stored upon creation.
   ![Folder](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Select_Folder_for_Test_in_Jira.png)

7. Click **Create** to save and add the test case.
   ![Create](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Create_Test_from_Jira_App.png)

8. The new test case appears in the list view.

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## **Link Test Cases from Jira** 

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

2. Click **Link**. This will open the **Add Test Cases** dialog.
   ![Link](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Link_Test_From_Jira.png)

3. Browse through the folder structure to view available test cases.
   ![Available Tests](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Browse_Tests_in_Jira.png)

4. Select the test cases, and then click **Add** to link them to the Jira issue. 
   ![Add Tests](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Add_Tests_Button.png)

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**Edit a Test Case from Jira App**

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

2. Click the **meatballs menu (⋯)** next to the test case, and select **Edit** from dropdown.
   ![Edit Test Case](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Edit_Test_from_Jira.png)

3. Update the **Name**, **Preconditions**, **Steps**, **Folder**, **Properties**, or other fields as needed.

4. Click **Update** to save your changes.
   ![Update Test Case](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Update_Test_from_Jira.png)

> **NOTE**:
> To unlink the test case from the Jira issue, click **Link Off** from the same dropdown menu.
> ![Link Off](https://s3.amazonaws.com/website-static-docs.testsigma.com/new_images/projects/Updated_Doc_Images/Link_Off_Test_Case.png)

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