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Overview

The Azure DevOps integration creates a two-way bridge between Azure Boards and PlayerZero.
Once connected, PlayerZero will:
  • Import work items like user stories, bugs, and tasks in near real-time
  • Link user-facing defects to the exact Azure DevOps item that introduced them
  • Surface item status, assignee, and priority inside every PlayerZero incident
By unifying production signals with your backlog, PlayerZero helps teams triage faster and ship with confidence.

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Prerequisites

RequirementDetails
PlayerZero RoleAdmin (for initial setup)
Azure RoleProject Admin or higher
Personal Access Token (PAT)Create one here with access to Work Items
Required PAT Scopes
ScopeAccess LevelPurpose
AnalyticsReadReport on and query work item metrics
Project and TeamReadIdentify project structure and team membership
Work ItemsRead & WriteSynchronize work items, user stories, tasks, and bugs

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Step-by-Step Setup

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1. Start the Connector

  1. In PlayerZero, go to Home → Settings → Product Management.
  2. Select Azure DevOps.

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2. Authorize Access

  • Enter your organization URL (e.g., https://dev.azure.com/myteam)
  • Paste your Personal Access Token (PAT)
  • Click Validate

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3. Choose Projects

  1. Select the Azure Boards projects you want to sync
  2. Choose which work item types (e.g., Bug, Task, User Story) to include

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4. Finish & Sync

  • Click Connect
  • An initial ingestion job begins (large projects may process on a delay)

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What’s Next?

Once Azure Boards is connected:
  • You’ll be able to trace problems back to the exact work items that introduced them.
  • Future incidents can reference known risks or outstanding improvements tied to Azure DevOps.