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How to Give Admin Access in Jira

Updated on:
May 25, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to grant admin access to a user in Jira.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to grant admin access in Jira by navigating through Atlassian Admin Settings and assigning the User Access Admin role to a selected user. The entire process takes just a few clicks from the Jira Settings menu.


Steps

  1. In your Jira space, navigate to the top menu bar and click the Settings button.
  2. Select User Management under the Atlassian Admin Settings.
  3. Find and select the user to whom you wish to grant admin access.
  4. Click Grant Access to proceed.
  5. Find Jira from the product list, then click the drop-down menu next to it.
  6. Choose User Access Admin from the list.
  7. Click Grant Access to confirm the role assignment.
  8. The admin access is now successfully granted to the selected Jira user.

📌 Why this matters

Managing user permissions in Jira is critical for maintaining secure, well-organized project environments. The ability to quickly grant admin access through Atlassian Admin Settings ensures the right team members have the control they need without delays. Jira's User Access Admin role lets organizations delegate administrative responsibilities at the product level, improving governance and team efficiency. This feature is essential for IT admins and project leads who need fine-grained control over who manages Jira projects and settings.
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