Restrict edit of some fields in an issue to a specific group only

[Philipp Kratzer]

Hi,

so basically want I want to achieve is that only jira adminstrators are able to, for example, edit the summary or description, while regular users may change custom fields etc. 

Is there a way to set up screens like that and if so how?

[Vishal · Accepted solution]

Hi @Philipp Kratzer 

There is no out of the box solution to achieve this, but if you have scriptrunner plugin it's behaviour functionality should do the job for you.

thanks.

[Philipp Kratzer]

Hi Vishal

thanks. 

I've done it with Behaviours of Scriptrunner -

Quite easy actually. Create a Behaviour mapping for one or more of the identical projects. 

Add the Workflow and then it's a matter who should have access. Important to note is to add the editable fields in the screen and then restrict them. 

For example for description & summary, add it to the edit screen. and in behaviours add the field "summary" for example, and then add the condition "readonly except when user is in group jira-administrators" and also add condition "except when workflow create" so that users who create tickets within Jira can add the fields regardless.

[Vishal]

Glad to know you manage it @Philipp Kratzer & also good of you to write down the solution, it would be helpful for those looking for similar answers.

[Yaniv]

Hi @Philipp Kratzer can you pls share specific detail how you did that?

Can you share screenshots / code from the Behaviour screen?