How to integrate Asana in Jira as a datasource

Prerequisites

• A Jira Cloud instance with Elements Connect installed.

• Access to Asana's API and a personal access token (PAT) from Asana.

Configuration steps

Generate a token on Asana

• Log in to your Asana account.

• Navigate to your profile settings > Apps > View Developper Console

1. Create a new app

2. Generate a Personal Access Token (PAT)

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Configure Asana as a Datasource in Elements Connect

1. Go to Elements Connect Administration:

   • In Jira, navigate to the Elements Connect administration panel.

   • Select the "Data Sources" tab and click "Create data source."

2. Choose REST API as the Data Source Type:

   • Name your datasource (e.g., "Asana").

   • For the API Base URL, enter: https://app.asana.com/api/1.0.

   • Provide an API Documentation link for reference: Asana API Documentation.

3. Set Authentication:

   • Choose the "API Key" authentication mode.

   • Set the header name as Authorization.

   • Add the value Bearer YOUR_PAT (replace YOUR_PAT with your Asana PAT).

4. Test the Connection:

   • Provide a valid API endpoint, such as https://app.asana.com/api/1.0/projects, as the test URL.

   • Test the connection to confirm it works.