Restrict Kanban Board Configuration Permissions

Question

I am having this weird issue where all logged-in users are able to change the Kanban board configuration, like setting up swimlanes or changing card layout. It is my understanding that only board admins should be able to do that.

I am probably overlooking something in the permission scheme, but couldn't find a permission related to board configuration in the default permission scheme I am using.

Any pointer where to look at?

Steffen Neumann · Answer

Thanks for the answer. That is indeed the behavior I would expect. The Administrators field under Board -> Configure -> General only lists the individuals that are supposed to have the right to change the board configuration however.

sridevichirra · Answer

Hi @Steffen Neumann

In Jira cloud or Jira server for Kanban board configuration can be changed by Jira Administrator users and Board Administrator only.

* click Board > Configure.
* On the Board Configuration screen, click any of the name(s) in the Administrators field,

* Enter the names of the desired users or groups. If you start typing the name, a list of users and groups will be suggested. Press the Enter key when finished.
Note: the suggested user list will not display if you don't have the 'Browse Users' global permission.

See the permissions view

Steffen Neumann · Answer

Hi @Sramanth Pandeti

Hi @Flavien Gache

Thanks for your answer but there is no group associated with the field Administrators under Board -> Configure -> General.

Likewise, (extended) Administer project permission is only granted to "Administrators", not users.