How to Create a Role in Jira

George Apostolov
Updated 05 Oct 2026
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How to Create a Role in Jira: step-by-step guide

Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Select 'System' under the 'Jira settings'.
In the left-hand menu under 'Security', click on 'Project roles'.
On the 'Project Roles' page, you will see a list of existing roles.
To create a new role, go to 'Add Project Role'. Enter a name for your new role.
Provide a brief description of the role.
Click the 'Add Project Role' button at the top of the page.
By following these steps, you can create and manage custom roles in Jira, allowing you to better control user access and responsibilities within your projects.

Quick answer: To create a role in Jira, click the gear icon, select System under Jira settings, and click Project roles under Security. Next, go to Add Project Role, enter a name and description, and click the Add Project Role button at the top of the page.

About this Jira tutorial

Establish custom roles and manage user access in Jira by adding new project roles through the system settings menu. This guide shows how to create a Role in Jira in 8 steps, starting with "Click on the gear icon in the upper-right corner of the screen" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can create and manage custom roles in Jira, allowing you...". 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.