How to Disable User Onboarding (Welcome Page) in Jira
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Note that this KB was created for the Data Center version of the product. Data Center KBs for non-Data-Center-specific features may also work for Server versions of the product, however they have not been tested. Support for Server* products ended on February 15th 2024. If you are running a Server product, you can visit the Atlassian Server end of support announcement to review your migration options.
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Summary
This article indicates how to disable the user onboarding/welcome page in Jira applications, which is prevented to users who log into Jira for the very first time:
Solution
Environment
Jira Server/Data Center on any version from 7.0.0.
Steps
Through the user interface
As a JIRA administrator, navigate to <JIRA-URL>/secure/SiteDarkFeatures!default.jspa
Add the following dark feature flag:
jira.onboarding.feature.disabled
To re-enable onboarding, click the Disable link next to the dark feature on the same dark feature management screen.
As a Java property
As per Setting properties and options on startup add the property below:
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