Quick Start | Smart Data Generator Documentation
Quick Start documentation.
Prerequisites
Before you get started with Smart Data Generator, make sure you’ve got:
- A Jira Cloud site you can manage
- An Atlassian account with the right license
- Jira Admin permissions or higher (System Admin, Org Admin) — required to access the Admin page and manage app settings
Installation Steps
Step 1: Head to the Atlassian Marketplace
- Open the Atlassian Marketplace.
- Search for Smart Data Generator for Jira or just jump straight to the Smart Data Generator for Jira page.
- Click the app to check out the details.
Step 2: Install the App
- Hit “Try it free” to kick off the installation.
- Pick your Jira Cloud site from the dropdown (log in if you’re not already).
- Review the permissions and click “Accept & install”.
- Relax for a minute while the app installs (usually 1–2 minutes).
Step 3: Make Sure It’s Installed
- Click the Settings icon (⚙) in the top-right corner and select Marketplace Apps, then click “Take me there”.
- Look for Smart Data Generator for Jira in the apps list.
- If the app appears on the list, it is installed and active — there is no separate “Enabled” status in the current version of Manage Apps.
Post-Installation Setup
Opening the App
After installation, you’ll find Smart Data Generator here:
- Click the Settings icon (⚙) in the top-right corner and select Marketplace Apps
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- In the sidebar, click Smart Data Generator
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- The App Dashboard will load up
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Spin Up Your First Projects
- Head over to the Generate Projects element in left menu of the app.
- Scroll to the Business Company-managed field at the right bottom of Projects section and enter how many projects you want to create.
- Set a Prefix — e.g. NEW, or whatever works for you.
- Click Generate Projects and watch the magic happen.
Next Steps
You’re all set! 🚀 Jump into our Features List and start generating your first test data right away.