Jira API Call does not return more than 100 results

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Summary

When trying to retrieve 1000 results with the API Call below, it only returns 100 results.

1 https://<URL>/rest/api/2/user/search?username=.&startAt=0&maxResults=1000

Environment

Jira / Server < 8.20.6

Cause

There is a BUG in Jira versions < 8.20.6 as outlined at:

Solution

Schedule a upgrade of your instance into Jira 8.20.7+ so you can fix this BUG.

Updated on April 8, 2025

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