You can integrate GitLab.com and Jira Cloud using the [GitLab for Jira](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1221011/gitlab-com-for-jira-cloud) app in the Atlassian Marketplace.
You can integrate GitLab.com and Jira Cloud using the
[GitLab for Jira](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1221011/gitlab-com-for-jira-cloud)
app in the Atlassian Marketplace. The user configuring GitLab for Jira must have
[Maintainer](../user/permissions.md) permissions in the GitLab namespace.
This method is recommended when using GitLab.com and Jira Cloud because data is synchronized in real-time. The DVCS connector updates data only once per hour. If you are not using both of these environments, use the [Jira DVCS Connector](#jira-dvcs-configuration) method.
This method is recommended when using GitLab.com and Jira Cloud because data is synchronized in real-time. The DVCS connector updates data only once per hour. If you are not using both of these environments, use the [Jira DVCS Connector](#jira-dvcs-configuration) method.
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For a walkthrough of the integration with GitLab for Jira, watch [Configure GitLab Jira Integration using Marketplace App](https://youtu.be/SwR-g1s1zTo) on YouTube.
For a walkthrough of the integration with GitLab for Jira, watch [Configure GitLab Jira Integration using Marketplace App](https://youtu.be/SwR-g1s1zTo) on YouTube.
1. Go to **Jira Settings > Apps > Find new apps**, then search for GitLab.
1. Go to **Jira Settings > Apps > Find new apps**, then search for GitLab.
1. Click **GitLab for Jira**, then click **Get it now**. Or go the [App in the marketplace directly](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1221011/gitlab-com-for-jira-cloud)
1. Click **GitLab for Jira**, then click **Get it now**, or go to the
[App in the marketplace directly](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1221011/gitlab-com-for-jira-cloud).


1. After installing, click **Get started** to go to the configurations page. This page is always available under **Jira Settings > Apps > Manage apps**.
1. After installing, click **Get started** to go to the configurations page.
This page is always available under **Jira Settings > Apps > Manage apps**.


1. In **Namespace**, enter the group or personal namespace, and then click
1. If not already signed in to GitLab.com, you must sign in as a user with
**Link namespace to Jira**. The user setting up *GitLab for Jira* must have
[Maintainer](../user/permissions.md) permissions to add namespaces.
*Maintainer* access to the GitLab namespace.
NOTE:

The GitLab user only needs access when adding a new namespace. For syncing with Jira, we do not depend on the user's token.
1. Select **Add namespace** to open the list of available namespaces.
1. Identify the namespace you want to link, and select **Link**.


NOTE:
The GitLab user only needs access when adding a new namespace. For syncing with
Jira, we do not depend on the user's token.
After a namespace is added:
After a namespace is added:
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> "You need to sign in or sign up before continuing."
> "You need to sign in or sign up before continuing."
In this case, use [Firefox](https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/), [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/index.html) or enable cross-site cookies in your browser.
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