How to Create a Group in Jira
- George Apostolov
How to Create a Group in Jira: step-by-step guide
Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Jira interface to access the Jira settings.
In the sidebar, click 'User Management'.
Click 'Groups'.
On the Groups page, you’ll see a list of existing groups. Click on the 'Create group' button located at the top of the page.
Create your Group's name, members and description. Click 'Create'.
After creating the group, a notification pops up confirming the action.
Once the group is created and populated with users, you can use it to assign issues, manage permissions, and streamline communication within the group.
Quick answer: To create a group in Jira, access the Jira settings via the gear icon, navigate to User Management, and click Groups. Next, click the Create group button, enter the group's name, members, and description, and click Create to finish the setup process and manage permissions.
About this Jira tutorial
Easily create and manage new user groups in Jira to assign issues, configure permissions, and streamline team communication. This guide shows how to create a Group in Jira in 7 steps, starting with "Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner of the Jira interface to access the Jira..." and finishing with "Once the group is created and populated with users, you can use it to assign issues, ma...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Jira interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a Group in Jira?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Jira data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Jira. Related guides: How to create a jira project, How to create a kanban board in jira and How to create a project in jira. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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