# Jira credentials

You can use these credentials to authenticate the following nodes:

- [Jira](/guides/automated-workflows/integrations/builtin/app-nodes/ts-wf-nodes-base.jira)
- [Jira Trigger](#)


## Prerequisites

Create a [Jira](https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira) Software Cloud or Server account.

## Supported authentication methods

- SW Cloud API token: For use with Jira Software Cloud
- SW Server account: For use with Jira Software Server


## Using SW Cloud API token

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- The **Email** address associated with your Jira account
- An **API Token**: Refer to [Manage API tokens for your Atlassian account](https://support.atlassian.com/atlassian-account/docs/manage-api-tokens-for-your-atlassian-account/) for instructions to create an API token.
- The **Domain** you access Jira on


## Using SW Server account

To configure this credential, you'll need:

- The **Email** address associated with your Jira account
- A **Password** for that account
- The **Domain** you access Jira on