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Using Jira Classic with Keeping

To integrate with an external project management program, you need at least Keeping Plus. A separate Atlassian account is required, and any necessary Jira subscription is not included.

See also the Jira page.
For integration with Jira Classic, an active Chrome extension or Firefox Add-on is needed.

Article Overview

This article explains various aspects of Jira Classic integration. For each specific section, use the navigation below.


Where Can I Find the Keeping Button?

The Keeping button is located in two different places in Jira Classic.

Next to each issue in a list of issues:
The location of the Keeping button in a Jira issue list

To the left of the share button of an issue on the detail page:
The Keeping button on the detail screen of a Jira Classic issue


How Do I Start a New Time Tracking via Jira Classic?

You can start a new time tracking entry directly from Jira Classic by using the Keeping button next to an issue in your issue list or in an issue detail screen.
The green + button starts a new time tracking from Jira Classic

Jira Issue Is Linked Immediately When Starting Time Tracking

In the new window that appears, you can fill in the details of your time tracking and click start. The Jira Classic issue you clicked on is automatically linked to the new time tracking.
Here you can fill in the details of your time tracking


How Do I Link an Ongoing Time Tracking to a Jira Classic Issue?

If you have an ongoing time tracking in Keeping, you can use the extension directly in Jira Classic to link the current time tracking to a Jira Classic issue.
Overview of time tracking without a linked external task
This is an ongoing time tracking without a link.

Creating the Link

In Jira Classic, navigate to your issue list or issue detail screen and use the blue link button.
The blue link button in Jira Classic

Your Time Tracking Is Now Linked

The link with the Jira Classic issue is now complete!
Time tracking is linked to external Jira Classic issue

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