How To Find Project Id In Jira

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Jira is a familiar tool for organizing projects, commonly utilized by software development teams. With its extensive customization options and versatility, it can fulfill various requirements. However, its multitude of features can also lead to some confusion. One aspect that may bewilder users is the Project ID.

Each project in Jira has a unique identifier known as the Project ID. This is different from the project key. The Project ID is an integer, while the project key is a string that you usually get to define when creating the project. This ID is used internally by Jira and its integrated applications.

So, how do you find this Project ID? Here is a simple guide to help you.

Using the URL

You can find the Project ID in Jira with these simple steps:

  1. Login to your Jira account.
  2. Navigate to the project whose ID you want to find.
  3. Once you’re on the project’s main page, look at the URL. You’ll find the Project ID at the end of the URL, right after “browse/”. It is a numeric value.

Note: You can also use this method to find the issue ID. The issue ID is the number after the second slash following “browse/”.

Using REST API

If you have access to Jira’s REST API, you can also use it to find the Project ID. Here is how:

  1. Open a new browser tab.
  2. Type the following URL in the address bar: http(s)://your-jira-domain/rest/api/2/project/YOURPROJECTKEY Of course, replace “your-jira-domain” with your Jira’s domain name and “YOURPROJECTKEY” with your project’s key.
  3. Press enter.

This will return a JSON response with various information about the project, including the Project ID. 

        {
            "expand": "description,lead,url,projectKeys",
            "self": "http://www.example.com/jira/rest/api/2/project/EX",
            "id": "10000",
            ...
        }

In this example, the Project ID is 10000.

There you have it! Two easy ways to find your Project ID in Jira. If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to ask for help in the comments below.