Install from Atlassian Marketplace
- Log in to your Jira Cloud instance as an administrator.
- Click the Settings icon (⚙️) → Apps.
- Click Find new apps in the left sidebar.
- Search for “Message Panel”.
- Click Get it now or Try it free.
- Review and accept the app permissions.
- Wait for installation to complete (1-2 minutes).
Enable Modules
Before panels appear, enable the display modules:
- Go to Apps → Message Panel Settings.
- Click the Modules tab.
- Enable the modules you want:
- Issue Panel - Main panel on issue view screen
- Issue Activity - Activity feed integration
- Issue Context - Context menu info
- Issue Action - Custom action buttons
- Click Save.
Create First Configuration
- In Message Panel Settings, click Create New Configuration.
- Enter a name and optional description.
- Choose data source (Linked Issues or JQL Query).
- Select display module.
- Click Save.
- Open a Jira issue to see your panel.
Next Steps
- Configuration Guide - Set up panels
- Modules Guide - Display locations
- Dynamic Templates - Add dynamic content
- Delegation - Project admin access
Message Panel for Jira Cloud