--- title: "Configure the Application link (Jira hosted only)" canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/ART/1578565633/Configure%20the%20Application%20link%20(Jira%20hosted%20only)" format: markdown --- > Macro (aura-html) *Jira Hosted only**:*** **The** Reports and Timesheets for Jira **and **Timesheets for Jira **app require an [Application link ](https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver/using-applinks-to-link-to-other-applications-938846918.html)to be set up between the app and **Jira Software**. > ℹ️ It is a **one-time setup** only and requires **Jira** **administrative** privileges. This step is not applicable to Jira Cloud*.* ## Configure the application link to use the Appfire API endpoints and report subscriptions feature - **Appfire API**: - Navigate to **My Area **> **Appfire API**. For more information, refer to [Appfire API](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ART/pages/1577125400/My+Area+Overview#AppfireAPI). - **Report subscriptions**: - Navigate to **Reports** > **My Reports**. - To subscribe to any of the reports, under the **Subscription** column, click **Email this report**. For more information, refer to [schedule reports for automated delivery (subscriptions)](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ART/pages/1577125513/Scheduling+Reports+for+Automated+Delivery+Subscriptions#Setting-a-Subscription) ### **Setup the Application link in Jira hosted** When you navigate to **Appfire API** or **My Reports **>** Email this report**, If the application link has not been configured, you will see the **Application link needed **dialog box with instructions for setting up the application link. ![ApplicationLink_Dialog_DC.jpg](media://c95c8fd0-8921-4a79-b0ce-91a808218ab4) - Work with your **Jira Administrator** to set up the link using the steps listed in the dialog box. - You can also refer to the application link setup video below, but make sure to enter the actual input values **exactly** as mentioned in the dialog box. **Approve OAuth access** - After setting up the application link, a validation message will appear. Click **Re-validate OAuth Access**. - Click on the **link** to approve OAuth access. - Click **Allow** to grant permissions. --- ## Related pages [Troubleshooting Application Links](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/ART/pages/2287468644)