Roles
A role is a set of permissions that allows a user to perform specific functions. Each permission type defines the functions it allows.
An admin grants permissions by role to an individual or to a group.
Note
Permission roles are different from other types of roles such as review roles and Signer roles.
Types of roles
Role | Definition |
|---|---|
(self-hosted only) | Handles installation, setup, and configuration of Jama Connect, and has no access to projects. System admin is a special user that isn’t a role for other users. It doesn't require a license and logs in to the system with the username "root." |
Controls all aspects of configuring Jama Connect, its users, and its groups. | |
Manages licenses, users, and groups; can see all users and organization groups in the system. | |
Configures content and connections within Jama Connect; controls item types, pick lists, relationship rules, Review Center, and workflow; delegates these responsibilities to appropriate users and groups. | |
Focuses on permissions, project groups, and workflow customization. | |
Add Project | Allows a user to create a new project or duplicate an existing project where that user is project admin. |
Manages the advanced reuse rules accessible via the reuse dialog within a project. Reuse rules are focused on item types and are available to all users in all projects where they have a creator license. | |
Manages reuse. Requires read access to the synchronized items they are working with, and write permissions to edit, synchronize, reuse, or duplicate those items. | |
Allows the report developer to upload and manage BIRT, Velocity, and Word templates. Reports are assigned to specific projects where the report admin has project management rights. |
User admin limitations
Can set permissions only for groups/users on projects where they are project admin.
Can manage organization group membership only for groups where they are a member.
Can't make changes or additions to users or groups that have been assigned to organization or process admins except for activation/deactivation and license management.
Can manage only members of a group where they are also a member. This restriction ensures they don't unintentionally provide or remove access to unknown or existing projects.
Important
Users must have the license type that allows for the permissions granted with each role.