How to "Link to a Confluence Page" in the create issue Jira screen?

[Peg Rotstein]

When we create a new Jira issue, we would like to link to the Confluence page where mockups and requirements are documented for the issue.  Currently, I don't see a way to do that when creating an issue.  We have to first create issue, then go into the edit screen to access the "Link Issue">"Link Confluence page".

Is this possible and am I missing something? or should I request as new feature?

Thanks!

[Ash Yadav · Accepted solution]

Hi @Peg Rotstein 

So out of the box it doesn't appear to be possible on Cloud, see: 

https://jira.atlassian.com/browse/JRACLOUD-62602

However, a workaround here would be to create a custom field and place it on the create screen that would store the URL that way. 

The problem here is that it won't populate under the native "Link Issue" > "Link Confluence Page"

There are some powerful 3rd party add-ons on the Atlassian Marketplace that might be worth checking out but without knowing much about your organization, budget and so on, I can't really recommend anything but do have a look. 

Kind Regards, 

Ash 

[Peg Rotstein]

Thanks for your quick response Ash!

I added my vote to the link you included.  I also looked around in Marketplace but the budget for my project has already been allocated, so might not be able to purchase anything until next FY.  :-(

I will look into the custom field as a workaround.  That might serve our purposes for now and I can query on it too. 

Thanks again!

Peg

[Ash Yadav]

No problem at all Peg,

Please mark the answer as accepted if it helped, it will help others find the answer too for similar questions! 

All the best. 

Ash