How to make Jira issues read-only using workflow properties
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Summary
Various workflow properties implement restrictions on certain steps or transitions of workflows which can be used to prevent modifying Jira issues once they reach a certain status ( such as Closed )
The following workflow properties will prevent issues from being linked, moved, commented on, or deleted:
Property | Value |
|---|---|
jira.issue.editable | false |
jira.permission.link.denied | true |
jira.permission.move.denied | true |
jira.permission.comment.denied | true |
jira.permission.delete.denied | true |
jira.permission.bulkchange.denied | true |
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