How do I rename a Jira group?

To rename a Jira group, you'll need to access your Atlassian administration console. The process is straightforward and can be completed from the group's detail screen.

How to Rename a Jira Group

Renaming a Jira group is primarily handled through admin.atlassian.com, the centralized administration portal for Atlassian Cloud products, including Jira. This action allows administrators to update group identities while ensuring the change is recorded for auditing purposes.

Steps to Rename a Group

Follow these steps to successfully rename a Jira group:

1. Access Atlassian Admin Portal: Open your web browser and navigate to admin.atlassian.com.
2. Select Your Organization: If you manage multiple Atlassian organizations, select the specific organization that contains the group you wish to rename.
3. Navigate to Groups: In the left-hand navigation menu, select Directory, then click on Groups.
4. Locate the Group: Browse or use the search function to find the specific group you intend to rename.
5. Access Group Details: Click on the name of the group. This action will take you to its group details screen.
6. Edit Group Name: On the group details screen, look for an option to edit the group's name. This is typically represented by an "Edit" button or a pencil icon next to the current group name.
7. Enter New Name: Input the desired new name for the group into the provided field.
8. Save Changes: Confirm and save your changes. The group will now reflect its new name across all connected Atlassian products, including Jira.

Key Considerations

• Audit Logs: All group name changes made through admin.atlassian.com are recorded within the Atlassian Access audit logs. This provides a clear trail of administrative actions for compliance and security monitoring.
• Administrator Permissions: Only organization administrators or users with equivalent administrative privileges will have the authority to rename groups.
• Impact on Users and Permissions: Renaming a group does not affect the users within that group or their assigned permissions and product access. The group's internal ID remains the same; only its display name is altered.
• Consistency: After renaming, the new group name will propagate across all Atlassian products linked to your organization, ensuring consistency in user management.

Renaming groups helps maintain an organized and up-to-date directory structure, making it easier to manage user access and permissions within your Jira instances and other Atlassian applications.