2-WAY TESTRAIL JIRA INTEGRATION

End-to-End Jira Traceability
All Within TestRail

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Real-time, 2-way Jira sync for defects and requirements

Get Jira-like productivity, with the speed, scalability, and flexibility of TestRail.

Know what's tested. Know what isn't. Always.

TestRail's Jira integration gives your team complete coverage visibility across every Epic, Sprint, and Fix Version. Linked issues stay visible as work progresses. Untested requirements get surfaced before they become release risks. One integration gives you the full picture.

Real-Time 2-Way Sync
(Auto-sync or On-demand)

Live Jira fields like status, assignee, and fix version are visible in TestRail with real-time updates.

Selective Data Sync (Project and Fields)

Sync only the Jira projects and fields that matter with complete control over what data flows between systems.

Performance and Flexibility

Enjoy the best of both worlds: Jira-native experience with TestRail's scalability and standalone deployment options.

Everyday QA Tasks, Instantly Better

Track requirements, identify coverage gaps, and keep quality status visible across your entire backlog.

Check coverage against Jira, inside TestRail

Jira coverage check

Discover Coverage Gaps

Scan your Jira instance on-demand to surface requirements with missing test coverage. Scope to any Epic, Sprint, or Fix Version, review which stories are untested, and export the results—all without leaving TestRail.

Run a Jira coverage check inside TestRail.

Triaging Failed Tests

Defects Created in Seconds

A tester finishes a run, spots a failure, and pushes a defect, all from inside TestRail. Default Jira fields are prefilled, and each test's live Jira status appears beside it.

Faster reporting, fewer errors, and no tab-switching.

Reviewing Test and Defect Coverage

No More Orphaned Bugs

QA leads can instantly see which defects created in TestRail haven't been linked to Jira. Live Jira fields show up directly inside TestRail's reports and list views.

Tighter alignment, complete traceability, zero manual checking.

Tracking Fix Progress

Live Jira Updates Inside TestRail

Defect statuses update automatically—In Progress, Resolved, Closed—right inside TestRail.

QA and Dev stay perfectly aligned, no Jira refreshes required.

Jira information inside TestRail reports

Preparing for Release

One View for QA and Dev

View Jira fix versions and TestRail test results side-by-side. One report, real-time updates, clear go/no-go visibility.

Confident release decisions backed by live data.

Top Use Cases and Configuration

Learn how to use the integration

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TestRail-Jira Integration FAQs

Yes, admins select exactly which projects and fields are connected. You have full control over what data is synchronized between TestRail and Jira.

No, only linked issues (requirements/defects) are synced. This selective approach ensures optimal performance and security.

Yes, the TestRail-Jira integration supports both TestRail Cloud and on-premise installations, giving you flexibility based on your deployment requirements.

Changes in Jira are reflected in TestRail instantly, and vice versa. The two-way sync ensures both platforms are always in perfect alignment.

Yes. TestRail supports Jira Data Center integration with both TestRail Server and TestRail Cloud. TestRail Server is recommended when Jira Data Center is hosted on a private network or behind a firewall, while TestRail Cloud requires Jira Data Center to be accessible over the internet.

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No tab-switching, no guesswork, no gaps.

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End-to-End Jira TraceabilityAll Within TestRail