HTTP Header Authentication for Jira

Authenticates Jira users through an HTTP header supplied by a reverse proxy.

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PRICINGPaid
DEPLOYMENTData Center · Server
CATEGORYAdministrative tools
UPDATED ON MARKETPLACE

What it does

The app logs users into Jira based on a request header. When a reverse proxy authenticates a user, the authenticated user ID can be passed to Jira in an HTTP header.

Key capabilities

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HTTP header authentication

Authenticates Jira users based on a request header.

Automatic user login

Logs users into Jira when the request contains the relevant authentication information.

Reverse proxy integration

Passes a user ID from reverse proxy authentication to Jira through an HTTP header.

How it compares

HTTP Header Authentication for Jira, SAML (SSO) Single Sign-On for Jira, and Sudo for Jira are paid listings that support data-center and server deployment. This listing was updated in Sep 2026, while SAML (SSO) Single Sign-On for Jira and Sudo for Jira were updated in Mar 2026.

NamePricingDeploymentUpdated
HTTP Header Authentication for Jirathis pluginPaidData Center · Server
SAML (SSO) Single Sign-On for JiraPaidData Center · Server
Sudo for JiraPaidData Center · Server

In the catalog

1,002 plugins in Jira · Administrative tools

Price distribution: 271 free, 275 freemium, 456 paid

Pricing & deployment

Platform
Atlassian
Product
Jira
Deployment
Data Center · Server
Pricing
Paid

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What the vendor says

«This app allows to log in users automatically based on a request header. If you have a reverse proxy performing user authentication, this authentication can be passed through to Jira by adding the authenticated userid to a HTTP header. In the end, your users will have a smooth experience by just navigating to Jira and …»

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