Advanced Permission Settings in Jira
Introduction
Permissions in Jira are a critical part of managing access to projects and issues. Advanced permission settings allow administrators to finely tune who can view, create, edit, delete, and perform other actions on issues and projects. This tutorial will cover advanced topics such as permission schemes, project roles, and how to apply these settings effectively.
Permission Schemes
A permission scheme is a set of permissions assigned to different roles and users within a Jira project. Permission schemes allow administrators to manage permissions centrally and apply them to multiple projects.
Example:
Create a new permission scheme called "Development Team Permissions".
2. Under the Permissions section, click on Permission Schemes.
3. Click the Add Permission Scheme button.
4. Name the scheme "Development Team Permissions" and click Add.
Project Roles
Project roles are a flexible way to associate users with permissions. Instead of assigning permissions directly to users, you assign them to roles, and then assign users or groups to those roles within projects.
Example:
Create a new project role called "QA Engineer".
2. Under the Security section, click on Project Roles.
3. Click the Add Project Role button.
4. Name the role "QA Engineer" and click Add Project Role.
Assigning Permissions
Once you have created permission schemes and project roles, you can assign specific permissions to these roles within the permission scheme.
Example:
Assign the "Transition Issues" permission to the "Development Team" role in the "Development Team Permissions" scheme.
2. Under the Permissions section, click on Permission Schemes.
3. Click on the "Development Team Permissions" scheme.
4. Find the "Transition Issues" permission and click Edit.
5. Select "Development Team" from the dropdown and click Grant.
Applying Permission Schemes to Projects
After setting up your permission scheme, you need to apply it to your projects to enforce the permissions.
Example:
Apply the "Development Team Permissions" scheme to the "Project Alpha".
2. Under the Permissions section, click on Permissions.
3. Click the Actions button and select Use a different scheme.
4. Select "Development Team Permissions" from the dropdown and click Associate.
Advanced Tips
Here are some advanced tips to help you manage permissions more effectively:
- Regularly review permission schemes to ensure they align with your organization's security policies.
- Use project roles to simplify permission management across multiple projects.
- Leverage Jira groups to manage user memberships more efficiently.
Conclusion
Advanced permission settings in Jira provide powerful tools for managing access to your projects and issues. By understanding and utilizing permission schemes, project roles, and the assignment of permissions, you can create a secure and efficient workflow for your team.