# Canakkale 5.5.1

## Release Summary

Autom Mate Canakkale **5.5.1** introduces OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials support for the Jira Software connector.

This update enhances integration capabilities by enabling secure, system-to-system authentication with Jira Software Cloud APIs. It allows automations to interact with Jira without relying on user-based authentication, improving scalability and security for backend workflows.

This release focuses on connector-level improvements and does not introduce changes to Monitoring, UI structure, or system architecture.

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## **Highlights of this Release**

### ✨ **New Features**

* Introduced OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials support for Jira Software connector

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## **Detailed Version**

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#### Jira Software OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Support

• Jira Software connector now supports OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials Grant\
This enables backend automations to authenticate without user interaction

• A new authentication type is available in credential configuration\
Users can select OAuth 2.0 Client Credentials when creating Jira credentials

• Required fields for configuration:\
◦ Jira Software Cloud URL\
◦ Client ID\
◦ Client Secret\
◦ Scope (comma-separated)

• Access tokens are automatically generated during execution\
Authentication is handled internally without manual token management
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## User Notices & Guidance

This section highlights important behavioral changes and system-level updates introduced in Canakkale 5.5.1.

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#### Warnings (Critical Behavior Changes)

* OAuth Client Credentials is designed for system-to-system usage\
  User-based flows (e.g. OAuth Authorization Code) are not covered
* Proper scope configuration is required for Jira API access\
  Missing scopes may cause authentication failures
* Jira Software library version 1.70+ is required\
  Older versions will not support this authentication method
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#### Hints (Productivity Tips)

* Use OAuth credentials for automation-heavy workflows
* Reuse credentials across multiple flows to simplify management
* Validate scopes based on Jira API requirements before deployment
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#### Best Practices (Recommended Usage)

* Prefer OAuth Client Credentials for backend integrations
* Avoid using user-based credentials for automated processes
* Regularly review credential usage and permissions
* Ensure minimal required scopes are configured for security
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