User Groups in Jira

Introduction

User groups in Jira are essential for managing permissions and access controls efficiently. They allow administrators to assign permissions and roles to multiple users at once, simplifying user management tasks. This tutorial will cover everything you need to know about creating, managing, and using user groups in Jira.

Creating User Groups

To create a user group in Jira, follow these steps:

1. Log in to Jira as an administrator.
2. Navigate to the User Management section.
3. Select Groups from the sidebar.
4. Click on the Create Group button.
5. Enter the name of the new group and click Create.

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Adding Users to Groups

After creating a group, you can add users to it. Here’s how:

1. Go to the User Management section.
2. Select Groups from the sidebar.
3. Click on the group you want to add users to.
4. Click the Add Users button.
5. Enter the usernames or email addresses of the users you want to add and click Add.

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Managing Group Permissions

User groups can be assigned various permissions to control what users in the group can do. To manage group permissions:

1. Navigate to the Permission Schemes in the Administration section.
2. Select the scheme you want to modify.
3. Edit the permissions and assign them to the appropriate groups.

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Using Groups in Project Roles

Groups can also be used in project roles to manage access at the project level. Here’s how to assign a group to a project role:

1. Go to the Project Settings of the project you want to modify.
2. Select Roles from the sidebar.
3. Edit the role and add the desired group.

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Removing Users from Groups

To remove a user from a group:

1. Navigate to the Groups section in User Management.
2. Select the group you want to modify.
3. Click on the Remove button next to the user you want to remove.

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Deleting Groups

If a group is no longer needed, you can delete it. Here’s how:

1. Navigate to the Groups section in User Management.
2. Select the group you want to delete.
3. Click the Delete Group button.
4. Confirm the deletion.

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Conclusion

User groups in Jira are a powerful way to manage permissions and access controls efficiently. By creating groups, adding users, managing permissions, and using groups in project roles, you can streamline user management tasks and maintain a secure and organized Jira environment.