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title: "Upgrade Autowatch for Jira to Forge Remote"
canonical: "https://support.appfire.com/space/AW/3371697263/Upgrade%20Autowatch%20for%20Jira%20to%20Forge%20Remote"
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> Macro (aura-html)

The Autowatch for Jira app has moved to <u>[Forge Remote](https://developer.atlassian.com/platform/forge/remote/)</u>.

> ℹ️ - Atlassian <u>[announced](https://www.atlassian.com/blog/developer/announcing-connect-end-of-support-timeline-and-next-steps)</u> the end of support for the Connect framework in late 2026.
> ℹ️ - Appfire recommends upgrading the Autowatch for Jira app to the Forge Remote version to stay current with future enhancements and security updates.

## Before you begin

To upgrade the app, you must have Jira administrator permissions.

Until you complete the upgrade, your site continues to use the existing Connect on Forge version of Autowatch for Jira.

The Connect on Forge and Forge Remote versions provide the same features and functionality.

## Upgrade the app

1. Log in to Atlassian Administration at [https://admin.atlassian.com.](https://admin.atlassian.com.)
2. Select your organization.
3. Under **Sites**, select the Jira site where Autowatch for Jira is installed.
4. In the left navigation, select **Connected apps**.
5. Locate **Autowatch for Jira**.

6. Select **View app details**.
7. Select **Update**.

8. Review the permissions requested by the new version.

9. Select **Accept & Update**.

The upgrade begins immediately. After the update completes, your site uses the Forge Remote version of Autowatch for Jira.

## What changes after upgrading?

The Forge Remote version provides the same functionality as the Connect on Forge version.

No configuration changes are required after the upgrade.