Project Permissions | Permissions

Introduction

Project permissions in Jira are vital for managing who can access and perform actions within a project. This tutorial will guide you through the concepts of project permissions, how to configure them, and provide examples to help you understand their application.

Understanding Project Permissions

Project permissions control access to various aspects of a project. These permissions can be granted to different roles, groups, or individual users. Common permissions include the ability to view, create, edit, and delete issues, as well as manage project settings.

Permission Schemes

Jira uses permission schemes to manage project permissions. A permission scheme is a set of permissions assigned to roles or groups. You can create, edit, and associate permission schemes with projects.

Example: Creating a Permission Scheme

To create a permission scheme:

Navigate to Jira Administration > Issues > Permission Schemes.
Click Add Permission Scheme.
Provide a name and description for the scheme.
Click Add.

Assigning Permissions

Permissions can be assigned to different roles, groups, or individual users within a permission scheme. Each permission type, such as 'Browse Projects' or 'Edit Issues', can be assigned separately.

Example: Assigning Permissions to a Role

To assign permissions to a role:

Edit the permission scheme you created.
For each permission you want to assign, click Add next to the permission name.
Select the role, group, or user you want to assign the permission to.
Click Grant.

Associating Permission Schemes with Projects

Once you have created and configured a permission scheme, you need to associate it with a project.

Example: Associating a Permission Scheme with a Project

To associate a permission scheme with a project:

Navigate to the project you want to configure.
Go to Project Settings > Permissions.
Click Actions > Use a Different Scheme.
Select the permission scheme you created and click Associate.

Best Practices

Here are some best practices for managing project permissions in Jira:

Regularly review and update permissions to ensure they align with current project needs.Use roles and groups wherever possible to simplify permission management.
Be cautious with granting high-level permissions, such as 'Administer Projects', to prevent unauthorized changes.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues with project permissions, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

Verify the permission scheme associated with the project.
Check the roles, groups, or users assigned to each permission.
Ensure there are no conflicting permissions.

Project Permissions in Jira