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Note: If you do lose your token, you can easily revoke it and generate a new one by following these same steps.
Step 3: Configure App
To Now that you have your API token, let's return to your Jira instance. In a new browser tab or window, navigate to the Jira site where you installed 'Assets Owner for Jira'. Once you're there, access the Configuration Page , go by going to Apps > Manage your apps.
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After navigating to 'Manage your apps', you'll see a sidebar on the left side of the screen. Scroll down this sidebar until you find the 'Assets Owner for Jira' label. Underneath that label, click on the 'Configuration' Page.
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Email: Enter the email address of the Jira Servicemanagement Administrator account.
API Token: This unique token authorizes the app to access Jira's API. Don(If you haven't worry generated an API token yet, or if you don't already know how to get this token – we'll walk you through how to generate it in the next step.
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've lost it, please refer to Step 2 for instructions on how to obtain it.)
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After entering your credentials, the Configuration Page should look like the image below.
You have the option to change the Encryption String. This string is like a secret code used to protect your sensitive information (email, API token, and visibility settings). It's highly recommended to personalize this string to enhance security.
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The diagram below illustrates how 'Assets Owner for Jira' safeguards your sensitive information in our database:
Initial Encryption: Your data (email, API token, Encryption String and visibility settings) is encrypted using the unique Encryption String you set in the Configuration Page. This adds a first layer of protection.
Secondary Encryption: The already encrypted data undergoes a second round of encryption using a secret, undisclosed string. This adds an extra layer of security.
Secure Storage: Finally, the double-encrypted data is safely stored in our database, ensuring maximum confidentiality and protection against unauthorized access.
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