Shared Timeline
How to Start
Shared Timeline enables Jira users to share their Jira timelines with external users.
Users can customize their timelines by selecting specific issues to designate as epics. For example, you can create a timeline consisting of issue types like "Bugs" as epics and display their subtasks on the timeline as well. This functionality allows users to tailor their timelines creatively, showcasing various types of tasks to meet their specific needs.
When creating an External Share, ensure that you have selected Timeline as the share type.
To create an external share, please refer to Getting Started.
After creating a share, you will see the preview window on the left and the Share Configuration options on the right.
After creating Shared Timeline, user can:
Subscribe to issues displayed on the timeline
Filter the view by assigned user, status, or designated epic
View the timeline by weeks, months, or quarters
Center the view to "Today" with just one click
Note that this share type is available on project level and operates differently from what you may expect. Rather than displaying a copy of your existing timeline, it creates a new one from scratch using JQL.
Default JQL definition is pre-set during creation, mimicking Jira's default timeline configuration. However, you can customize your timeline to suit your specific requirements.
Share Configuration Options
On the right side of the window, you'll find various configuration options, which include:
General, Permissions, Security, Custom fields, Custom content, Extensions, Timeline Configuration
Please note that the available Share Configuration settings categories may vary depending on the Share Type you select. (Issue, Board, Filter, or Timeline)
Custom content
You can customize the header and footer text to suit your needs. Text will be displayed as above.
Extensions
Enable/disable integrations with extension plugins.
Timeline configuration
Add filters that you want to enable on the shared Timeline.
Once Assignee filter is enabled, external users will be able to view and filter issues by assignees directly from the shared timeline.