Migrating from Atlassian Data Center (DC) to Cloud is a strategic move for many organizations. While migration brings scalability, flexibility, and cost benefits, it also introduces challenges, especially around secure external access, data sharing, and business continuity.
This is where Secure Share for Jira and Confluence becomes a powerful ally.
In this blog, we’ll explore how Secure Share helps Atlassian customers ensure secure collaboration, controlled access, and smooth transitions during and after migration, along with real-world use cases to help you visualize its impact.
The Migration Challenge for Atlassian Customers
When you're Migrating from Jira/Confluence Data Center to Atlassian Cloud, you’re likely to face common challenges such as:
- Sharing Jira issues or Confluence pages with external users
- Maintaining data security and compliance during transition
- Avoiding the cost of purchasing additional licenses for temporary users
- Ensuring uninterrupted access for customers, vendors, or partners
Secure Share for Jira and Confluence is designed to solve exactly these problems.
What Is Secure Share for Jira & Confluence?
Secure Share allows Atlassian customers to securely share Jira issues and Confluence pages with external users without requiring them to log in or hold an Atlassian license.
Key capabilities include:
- Secure access to unlicensed users
- Time-bound and revocable sharing links
- Granular access controls
This makes Secure Share ideal for organizations undergoing migration.
Key Benefits of Secure Share During Migration
1. Enable Secure External Collaboration Without Extra Licenses
During migration, teams often need to collaborate with:
- External consultants
- Migration partners
- Customers or stakeholders
With Secure Share, you can share specific Jira issues or Confluence pages securely without creating user accounts or purchasing extra licenses.
2. Maintain Business Continuity During DC to Cloud Migration
Use Case: A company migrating from Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud needs to continue sharing issue updates with customers while the migration is in progress.
How Secure Share Helps:
- Share Jira tickets externally via secure links
- Continue collaboration without disruption
- Avoid granting access to your internal Atlassian environment
This ensures a seamless experience for both internal teams and external users.
3. Enhance Security and Compliance During Transitions
Migration periods are sensitive from a security and compliance standpoint.
Secure Share provides:
- Expiring links to reduce exposure
- Access revocation at any time
This is especially beneficial for organizations in regulated industries handling sensitive Jira or Confluence data.
4. Reduce Migration Costs
Licensing costs can spike during migration due to temporary users and overlapping environments.
Secure Share helps reduce costs by:
- Eliminating the need for external user licenses
- Supporting short-term and long-term sharing needs
- Offering a scalable, cost-effective solution
Why Atlassian Customers Choose Secure Share
Secure Share for Jira and Confluence empowers teams to:
- Migrate confidently
- Collaborate securely
- Reduce costs
- Maintain control over data access
When you're moving to Atlassian Cloud or transitioning altogether, Secure Share ensures your migration journey remains smooth, secure, and stress-free.
Migration doesn’t have to disrupt collaboration or compromise security.
With Secure Share for Jira and Confluence, Atlassian customers gain a flexible and secure way to share data externally, making it the perfect companion for DC to Cloud migrations and platform transitions.
Ready to make your migration smoother? Secure Share has you covered.
FAQs
1. Does Secure Share require external users to have an Atlassian Cloud license?
No. Secure Share allows you to share Jira issues and Confluence pages with external users through secure links without requiring them to log in or hold an Atlassian license.
2. How does Secure Share maintain security during DC to Cloud migration?
Secure Share offers time-bound links and instant access revocation. This ensures controlled, temporary access to sensitive Jira and Confluence data during migration without exposing your internal environment.
3. Can I control what external users are allowed to see?
Yes. Secure Share provides granular sharing controls, allowing you to share specific Jira issues, projects, Confluence pages, or spaces, ensuring users only access the content you choose.
4. How does Secure Share help reduce migration-related costs?
During migration, organizations often need temporary access for consultants, partners, or clients. Secure Share eliminates the need to purchase additional licenses for these users, helping control costs.
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