Can I as admin over a project create a group of my team members?

[Vigfus Andersson]

Hi,

Previously we had our global admin create a group, TeamX, for my team and when there was changes to the team I provided information who should be included or withdrawn from that group. That way it help me to just set up the permissions for group TeamX and knew that everyone hade the same permissions.

Now our global admin feels it's a bit of a hazzle so I'm wondering if it's possible for me as admin over a project (ie not global admin) in a large organization to create and administer a group in the same way our global admin used to do (and how to go about it if it's possible)?

Best Regards,
Vigfus

[Joe Pitt · Accepted solution]

No. Only JIRA admins can create groups. Project roles are designed for the project admin to add/delete members from the project. Project roles provide more granularity of control over what users can do. A JIRA admin needs to create the project roles, which are universal to all projects, and the project admin assigns users to the roles. 

[Vigfus Andersson]

Thanks for the quick reply Joe!