Unito Two-Way Sync

Jira Data Center and ServiceNow Integration: Deep, Bidirectional Sync

Unito's real-time, two-way sync links ServiceNow and Jira Data Center with enterprise-grade security, full control, and zero coding.

  • 4.5 on G2
  • SOC 2 Type 2

How teams connect Jira Data Center and ServiceNow

Pick the setup closest to yours. Each one works with any Jira Data Center work item type and any ServiceNow table.

  • Bugs
    Items sync both ways between Jira Data Center and ServiceNow
    Incidents

    Escalate incidents to engineering

    When an incident is found in ServiceNow, create a matching bug in Jira Data Center and keep them in sync.

    Status, priority and comments stay in sync, so the IT service desk updates callers from the ServiceNow incident while engineers fix the bug in Jira Data Center.

  • Stories
    Items sync both ways between Jira Data Center and ServiceNow
    Problems

    Send root-cause work to engineering

    When a problem is found in ServiceNow, create a matching story in Jira Data Center and keep them in sync.

    Status, assignee and description stay in sync, so the IT service desk sees on each ServiceNow problem who owns the fix in Jira Data Center and when it ships.

  • Tasks
    Items sync both ways between Jira Data Center and ServiceNow
    Change requests

    Route change requests to engineering for review

    When a change request is found in ServiceNow, create a matching task in Jira Data Center and keep them in sync.

    Description and comments stay in sync, so engineers review the planned change in Jira Data Center and the change manager reads their feedback in ServiceNow.

See every field Jira Data Center and ServiceNow support

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Your Jira Data Center-ServiceNow setup in simple steps

Our team works with you to configure your integration needs from start to finish, tailored to your business workflows. Once it's live, Unito keeps everything in sync automatically and your integration stays reliable, simple to adjust and effortless to maintain.

1

Connect your tools

2

Define how data flows

WHEN a ticket is in ServiceNow
WHERE label equals Push to Product
THEN create matching task in Jira Data Center
AND keep them in sync
Add a new action
3

Set flow conditions

Ticket title Task title
Due date Due date
Comments Comments
Map automatically
4

Review how fields map across tools

Everything Unito syncs between Jira Data Center and ServiceNow

Choose which tool creates new items and which way each field syncs, so ServiceNow incidents can create Jira Data Center bugs while status, priority and comments update both ways. Set rules on field values to decide which incidents and bugs sync.

Jira Data Center

Supported object types

  • Tasks
  • Sub-tasks
  • Epics
  • Stories
  • Bugs
  • + All native & custom work item types

Also syncs

  • Comments
  • Attachments
  • Subtasks
  • Rich text

Supported fields

Two-way

  • Summary
  • Description
  • Issue status
  • Assignee
  • Priority
  • Due date
  • Issue type
  • Label
  • Affected version
  • Comment
  • Component
  • Epic
  • Resolution
  • Security level
  • Sprint
  • Story points
  • Subtask
  • Time spent
  • Attachment

One-way (read only)

  • Reporter
  • Fix version
  • Project name
  • Sprint start date
  • Issue number
  • Original time estimate
  • Remaining estimate
  • Sprint end date
  • Link to issue

ServiceNow

Supported object types

  • Incidents
  • Problems
  • Change requests
  • Requested items
  • + Any table (native & custom)

Also syncs

  • Comments
  • Attachments
  • Hierarchies
  • Rich text

Supported fields

Two-way

  • Display name
  • Description
  • State
  • Assigned to
  • Priority
  • Category and subcategory
  • Active
  • Caller
  • Escalation
  • Impact
  • Opened by
  • Resolved by
  • Time worked
  • Urgency
  • Work notes

One-way (read only)

  • Created by
  • Number
  • Updated by
  • Created
  • Link to record
  • Updated

Real-time data sync with full control, no coding required

Custom sync rules

Use intuitive rules (conditions or filters) to determine exactly what to sync, such as incident status, assignee, labels, and more.

Deep field configurability

Configure your data flow field by field. Map any native or custom fields and set flow direction for each.

Full relationship support

Sync hierarchies and related items across tools, keeping linked objects, dependencies, and parent-child relationships intact.

Historical data sync

Your sync doesn't rely on live triggers. Unito rules apply to any object in your tools and can include historical data.

Comment & attachment support

Sync comments across tools with control over private and public visibility, and sync attachments for visibility.

Live data transformation

Transform data in real time with transformers to combine fields, convert HTML to text, extract values, or apply custom string logic via JSON settings.

Enterprise-grade sync without the complexity

Unlike iPaaS tools, Unito handles data workflows between ServiceNow and Jira Data Center at any scale — with easy-to-use rules, intuitive field mapping, and deep configurability tailored for collaboration between Support and Product teams.

Abstracted complexity

Connect ServiceNow and Jira Data Center with an intuitive, out-of-the-box solution that allows full configurability of your integration. Unito doesn't require custom logic, scripting, or dev-led setup.
Abstracted complexity

Lower total cost of ownership

Most iPaaS tools drive up cost with long rollouts and heavy upkeep. Unito lowers TCO with fast time to value and no specialized headcount to maintain or scale syncs.
Lower total cost of ownership

Scalability and resilience

Maintain real-time data consistency across datasets of any size. Unito's auto-scaling, intelligent API throttling and automatic recovery ensure uptime during peak loads and tool downtimes.
125K work items
in sync
600K500K400K300K200K100K0
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6
IT incident escalation 22K items in sync
Change management coordination 17K items in sync
Service request fulfillment 10K items in sync
Abstracted complexity
Lower total cost of ownership
125K work items
in sync
600K500K400K300K200K100K0
W1 W2 W3 W4 W5 W6
IT incident escalation 22K items in sync
Change management coordination 17K items in sync
Service request fulfillment 10K items in sync

Enterprise-grade control and reliability

Unito is designed to meet the highest standards of security and performance.

AICPA SOC 2 for Service Organizations

SOC 2 Type 2 certified

GDPR and California Consumer Privacy Act compliance

GDPR and CCPA compliant

  • SSO
  • Secure from end to end
  • Access controls and flow permissions
  • Centralized monitoring tools
  • No data stored by Unito

See how you can sync ServiceNow and Jira Data Center with Unito

Book time with an integration expert who can help solve your specific workflow integration challenges.

What to expect

  • A 15-30 min call to assess your workflow and integration needs
  • A solutions overview of Unito’s sync platform
  • Hands-on help to get started and support your evaluation

Frequently asked questions about Jira Data Center and ServiceNow

Can a new ServiceNow incident automatically create a work item in Jira Data Center?

Yes. With Unito’s two-way sync, a qualifying ServiceNow incident automatically creates a matching Jira Data Center work item based on the rules you set. Updates then flow bidirectionally between the two tools in real time.

Will comments and notes stay visible across ServiceNow and Jira Data Center?

Yes. Unito syncs comments between ServiceNow and Jira Data Center, with control over private and public visibility so each team sees the right context without exposing internal notes.

Does Unito support custom fields in ServiceNow and Jira Data Center?

Yes. Unito maps both native and custom fields exposed through each tool’s API, letting you define exactly which fields sync and in which direction between ServiceNow and Jira Data Center.

Do I need engineering help to maintain this integration?

No. Unito is fully no-code, so Support or Product owners can build and adjust the ServiceNow and Jira Data Center sync with rules and field mapping, without scripting or developer support.

About Jira Data Center

Jira Data Center is a self-managed deployment option for Atlassian designed for large enterprise organizations with complex, mission-critical needs. It offers high availability, scalability, and enhanced administrative control to support massive teams.

Learn more about Unito's Jira Data Center integrations ↗

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow functions as a digital help desk for organizations that want cloud-based solutions for IT, HR, customer service, and other departmental needs.

Learn more about Unito's ServiceNow integrations ↗
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