Quick summary
Changing the default assignee in Jira takes just a few clicks inside Space Settings. Navigate to your space, open the settings, select your preferred assignee option, and save the changes to apply them instantly.
Steps
- In your Jira space, tap the More Actions button next to your space name.
- Click Space Settings from the dropdown menu.
- Find Default Assignee and click its corresponding drop-down menu.
- Choose one of the available assignee options from the list.
- Click Save to apply the changes.
- Confirm the success notification — your default assignee has been updated based on your selection.
