Connect Jira to Linear (OAuth)
Automate workflows between Jira and Linear (OAuth). No coding required.
The most-used recipe
Jira
Productivity
DeskFerry agent
Create item when new item created
Runs on its own
Linear (OAuth)
Productivity
Popular workflows
What you can automate between Jira and Linear (OAuth)
These are the most popular automations teams set up between Jira and Linear (OAuth). Each one runs automatically once activated — no manual steps.
Create item when new item created
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when a new task, page, or item is created.
Create item when new item created
Add a new task, page, or item automatically when a new task, page, or item is created.
Sync Jira changes to Linear (OAuth)
Keep Linear (OAuth) updated when a task or item is marked complete.
How data flows
What syncs between Jira and Linear (OAuth)
When an event occurs in Jira, the relevant data is automatically sent to Linear (OAuth). DeskFerry maps the fields between both apps so the data arrives in the right format — no manual formatting or exports required.
Data from Jira
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
Data from Linear (OAuth)
- Tasks
- Pages / documents
- Database items
- Status updates
- Assignees
Step-by-step guide
How to connect Jira to Linear (OAuth)
Follow these steps to set up your integration. The entire process takes under 5 minutes.
What you'll need
- An active Jira account
- An active Linear (OAuth) account
- A free DeskFerry account (sign up takes 30 seconds)
- Step 01
Create your DeskFerry account
Sign up at deskferry.app — it takes 30 seconds and starts a 7-day free trial. You'll land on the dashboard where you can create your first workflow.
- Step 02
Authenticate Jira
Click "Add Connection" and select Jira from the app directory. You'll be redirected to Jira's authorization page. Grant DeskFerry access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.
- Step 03
Authenticate Linear (OAuth)
Same process for Linear (OAuth). Click "Add Connection," select Linear (OAuth), and authorize access. Grant DeskFerry access to your workspaces, databases, pages, and tasks. You select which workspaces the integration can read and write to.
- Step 04
Choose your trigger
Select what event starts the workflow. For this integration, popular triggers include: new item created in jira or new item created in linear (oauth). The trigger fires automatically whenever that event happens — no manual intervention.
- Step 05
Configure the action
Define what happens when the trigger fires. For example: create item in linear (oauth). Map the data fields between Jira and Linear (OAuth) so the right information lands in the right place.
- Step 06
Test and activate
Run a test to confirm data flows correctly between Jira and Linear (OAuth). Check that the fields map as expected, then toggle the workflow on. It runs 24/7 from here — DeskFerry handles retries, error logging, and monitoring automatically.
Benefits
Why connect Jira and Linear (OAuth)?
Manually moving data between Jira and Linear (OAuth) is error-prone and eats into your team's productive hours. Connecting them through DeskFerry eliminates that overhead — events in one app trigger actions in the other automatically.
Tips
Tips for your Jira + Linear (OAuth) integration
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Use cases
Who uses the Jira + Linear (OAuth) integration?
Teams across industries connect Jira and Linear (OAuth) to streamline their workflows.
Project managers tracking deliverables who need Jira and Linear (OAuth) in sync
Product teams consolidating their productivity stack
Individual contributors managing tasks eliminating duplicate work across platforms
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I connect Jira to Linear (OAuth)?
Sign up for a free DeskFerry account, then click "Add Connection" to authenticate both Jira and Linear (OAuth) via OAuth. Choose a workflow template — like syncing productivity events to productivity actions — customize the field mapping, and activate. The entire setup takes under 5 minutes.
What can I automate between Jira and Linear (OAuth)?
You can automate a wide range of workflows: sync new Jira events to Linear (OAuth) actions, trigger Linear (OAuth) updates when Jira data changes, create Linear (OAuth) records from Jira events, and build conditional workflows with filters and field mapping. Each workflow runs 24/7 with automatic retries.
Is the Jira and Linear (OAuth) integration free?
DeskFerry's 7-day free trial is enough to prove the workflow out. If your Jira-to-Linear (OAuth) workflows need more volume, paid plans start at $49/month with unlimited workflows and priority execution.
Is my Jira data secure when connected to Linear (OAuth)?
Yes. DeskFerry uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication — we never store your Jira or Linear (OAuth) passwords. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). Your productivity data is only accessed when a workflow runs, and you can revoke access at any time from your DeskFerry dashboard.
Can I sync data both ways between Jira and Linear (OAuth)?
Yes. You can set up workflows that trigger from either Jira or Linear (OAuth). For example, create a workflow where Jira events update Linear (OAuth), and a separate one where Linear (OAuth) changes sync back to Jira. Each direction is configured independently so you have full control.
Do I need technical skills to connect Jira and Linear (OAuth)?
No coding is required. DeskFerry's builder is prompt-based: you describe the trigger and what should happen in plain English, and the agent handles the field mapping. If you can use Jira and Linear (OAuth), you can set up the integration. Most users are running their first workflow within 10 minutes.
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