How to add a new Jira issue to your Notion database automatically

Relay.app is an automation tool that lets you automate actions across Jira, Notion, and many other apps. In this guide, we'll show you how to use Relay.app to automatically run the NotionAdd database page to database” action for each JiraIssue created” event.
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Set the Jira trigger as "Issue created"

Every playbook starts with a trigger. The trigger detects changes in your connected apps and initiates your playbook's actions.

Click "Add trigger" and select "Issue created" under Jira automation. Then, select the project. This will allow your playbook to automatically detect the new issue created in Jira and initiate necessary actions.

If this is your first time using a Jira integration in Relay.app, a prompt will guide you through the connection process.

2

Add the "Add database page to database" in Notion automation

Integrate the Notion automation into your playbook to ensure the prompt addition of a new page to the specific database for new issues created in Jira.

Click the "Add step" button, then locate the "Add database page to database" automation for Notion and input the mandatory and relevant details.

If your Notion account isn't already connected to Relay.app, you will be prompted to complete that connection. Make sure to allow the necessary permissions for Relay.app to sync with your Notion account.

3

Activate your Relay.app playbook

Activating your playbook is the final step to automate the addition of a new page in the Notion database. Once turned on, it will respond to a new issue created in Jira by adding a new page to Notion database without manual intervention.

To enable your playbook, click the toggle button located in the header. It is advisable to perform a test run of your playbook beforehand to ensure all steps work seamlessly together and reminders are being sent correctly.

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