# How to get jira admin access

> To grant user permissions and access in Jira, select your project and open Project settings. Choose Access, click Add people, and enter a name, email, or group. Select the user role, click Add, and use the dropdown to edit user roles as needed.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-jira-admin-access/
Apps: Jira
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3eeaab56e05a00fe6c69/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Select the project you want to edit access.
2. Go to the left-hand side menu and select "Project settings."
3. Choose "Access" to to manage user permissions and access settings.
4. Click on "Add people" to add users.
5. Enter a name, email, or group.
6. Select the desired role for the newly added user.
7. Click on "Add" to proceed.
8. You can edit the roles for each user by clicking the dropdown.
9. Remember to handle admin access responsibly, as it involves sensitive configuration and security aspects of your Jira instance.