How to restrict who can edit the description field

[Jeff Gerke]

I would like to restrict anyone from editing the description field of a case unless they are the reporter. Is this possible? 

[Raja Shekher]

Hi @Jeff Gerke -

For Cloud version of JIRA - You need to use Workflow Properties but it will be applicable for the entire issue not at the field level.

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-cloud-administration/docs/use-workflow-properties/

For Server Version of JIRA - Please see below

If the "Description" is the only field that need to be edited by the Reporter and other fields are open for anyone to edit then it can be achieved using Script Runner Behaviour.

It is documented in the Script Runner documentation site available here: https://docs.adaptavist.com/sr4js/latest/features/behaviours/behaviours-examples/field-level-permissions

Hope this helps!

Regards,

Raja