# Jira - New event trigger (real-time)
The New event (real-time) trigger monitors Jira for new events in real-time.
# Prerequisites
This trigger requires the administrators global permission in Jira and an authentication type other than OAuth 2.0.
Use the HTTP connector's New event via polling trigger or the Webhooks connector if the connected Jira account doesn't have this permission.
Refer to How Jira real-time triggers work in Workato for more information.
# Input
| Input field | Description |
|---|---|
| Object | Select the object type to monitor. |
| Event name | Enter the name of the event configured in Jira. |
CONFIGURATION IN JIRA
Refer to the Registering a webhook trigger as a Jira Administrator guide after you configure the input fields to complete the trigger setup.
# Output
The output for this trigger varies based on your Object selection. For example, the Project object returns the following:
| Output field | Description |
|---|---|
| Timestamp | A timestamp indicating when the project was created. |
| Webhook event | The type of Jira webhook event that triggered the job. |
| Project | Contains information about the new project, including the Self URL and Description. |
Last updated: 3/19/2026, 7:07:27 PM