Updating Default Assignee

[Deleted user]

I've searched the site and have seen this brought up since 2011.  However, none of the answers apply.

I am testing Jira v8.0.0 and while I am able to change the Project Lead, there doesn't appear to be any way to change the Default Assignee.  The screen shot below indicates I should be able to update it, but it cannot be edited.

Is there a secret sign-in / handshake / bribe needed that I don't know?

[Nour Durra Consultant · Accepted solution]

Hi @[deleted] 

Can you check if the (Allow unassigned issues) is set to ON (you can do it via Administration - System - General Configuration)

[Deleted user]

@Nour Durra Consultant It is set to OFF, but that is what I expect; all issues must be assigned  We just want someone other than the Project Lead to be the Default Assignee.

[Nour Durra Consultant]

yeah, in that area, there are ONLY two options for all (Project Lead, and Unassigned)

[Deleted user]

I don't understand why, but thank you for confirming that I didn't miss the secret handshake.

[PHC Admin]

I still don't see the answer. HOW DO YOU CHANGE A DEFAULT ASSIGNEE TO SOMETHING OTHER THAN PROJECT LEAD OR UNASSIGNED?????