how to change the default assignee when creating a ticket

Question

Currently it doesn't let me change the default assignee (which isn't working and added to the members), if i create a new ticket. also if i change the settings:

Go to project settings --> Details -->Scroll to end of the page and change the default assignee to Unassigned or Project lead. Its better to keep default assignee as unassigned.

Joe Pitt · Answer

I've been a JIRA admin on and off since 2006 and I've found 'unassigned' issues don't get worked.

Swathi Acharya · Answer

Hello @Paul Plijnaar

Welcome to Atlassian Community!

Could you please check if the "Allow unassigned work items" in the Settings> System > General configuration> Edit settings is turned OFF?

Thank you!

Valerie Knapp_gp7rpj · Answer

Hi @Paul Plijnaar , welcome to the Atlassian Community and thanks for your post.

It sounds like you are in the right place, you are here -

You are saying you cannot change the Default assignee to be unassigned? What happens when you try to save? Do you get an error? Please can you share a screen?

Best wishes