Managing Issues on Mobile with Jira
Introduction
Managing issues on the go is crucial for maintaining productivity and ensuring that projects stay on track. With Jira's mobile app, you can manage your issues seamlessly from anywhere. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of using Jira's mobile app to manage your issues effectively.
Installing the Jira Mobile App
Before you can start managing issues on your mobile device, you need to install the Jira mobile app. The app is available for both iOS and Android devices.
For iOS:
Step 1: Open the App Store.
Step 2: Search for "Jira Cloud by Atlassian".
Step 3: Tap the "Get" button to download and install the app.
For Android:
Step 1: Open the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Search for "Jira Cloud by Atlassian".
Step 3: Tap the "Install" button to download and install the app.
Logging In
Once the app is installed, you need to log in to your Jira account to access your projects and issues.
Step 1: Open the Jira app.
Step 2: Enter your Jira Cloud URL (e.g., https://yourdomain.atlassian.net).
Step 3: Enter your email and password, then tap "Log in".
Accessing Your Projects
After logging in, you can access your projects from the main dashboard. Here's how you can navigate to your projects:
Step 1: Tap on the "Projects" icon at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: A list of your projects will appear. Tap on the project you want to access.
Viewing and Managing Issues
Once you're in a project, you can view and manage its issues. Here's how you can do it:
Viewing Issues:
Step 1: Tap on the "Issues" tab within your project.
Step 2: A list of issues will appear. Tap on an issue to view its details.
Managing Issues:
Step 1: To update an issue, tap on the issue you want to manage.
Step 2: Tap the "Edit" button to make changes to the issue's details, such as status, assignee, or description.
Step 3: After making the necessary changes, tap "Save" to update the issue.
Creating New Issues
Creating new issues on the go is simple with the Jira mobile app. Follow these steps to create a new issue:
Step 1: Tap the "+" icon at the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Select the project where you want to create the new issue.
Step 3: Fill in the details of the issue, such as summary, description, and issue type.
Step 4: Tap "Create" to add the new issue to your project.
Using Filters
Filters help you find specific issues quickly. Here's how to use filters on the Jira mobile app:
Step 1: Navigate to the "Issues" tab within your project.
Step 2: Tap the filter icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select the criteria you want to filter by, such as status, assignee, or priority.
Step 4: Tap "Apply" to filter the issues based on your selected criteria.
Receiving Notifications
Stay updated with real-time notifications on your mobile device. To manage your notification settings:
Step 1: Tap on your profile icon at the top left corner of the screen.
Step 2: Select "Settings".
Step 3: Tap on "Notifications".
Step 4: Customize your notification preferences as needed.
Conclusion
Managing issues on your mobile device using the Jira app allows you to stay productive and efficient, no matter where you are. By following the steps outlined in this tutorial, you can easily access, manage, and create issues, ensuring that your projects run smoothly even when you're on the move.