# Create Branch

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Create a branch with the [**work item key**](https://support.atlassian.com/jira-software-cloud/docs/what-is-a-work-item#Work-item-keys), and it will be automatically discoverable in the branches tab and other plugins.
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A **Jira administrator** can configure [branch-templates](https://docs.gitconnector.com/master/features/branch-templates "mention")
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