How to Create a Group in Jira

Quick summary

Creating a group in Jira lets administrators organize users to efficiently assign issues, manage permissions, and streamline team communication. You can set up a new Jira user group in minutes through the User Management settings in your Atlassian admin panel.

Steps

1. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Jira interface to open Jira settings.
2. In the sidebar, click User Management.
3. Click Groups from the left navigation menu.
4. On the Groups page, review existing groups, then click the Create group button at the top of the page.
5. Enter your group name, add members, and write a description, then click Create.
6. A confirmation notification appears, confirming the group has been successfully created.
7. Use the new group to assign issues, manage permissions, and streamline communication within your team.