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Permissions

Armada inherits Jira’s permission model. Users can only perform actions they’re already authorized for in Jira.

Required Permissions

For Campaign Creators

PermissionScopePurpose
Browse ProjectsTarget projectsView and select projects
Create IssuesTarget projectsCreate child issues
Link IssuesParent projectCreate issue links

For Campaign Viewers

PermissionScopePurpose
Browse ProjectsAll involved projectsView campaign status

For Approvers

PermissionScopePurpose
Browse ProjectsSite-wideReview pending launches
Designated as approverArmada configApprove/reject launches

Permission Checks

Armada validates permissions:

  • Before launch: Checks write access to target projects
  • On recall: Checks delete/transition permissions
  • On nudge: Checks comment permissions

Troubleshooting

”Permission denied” errors

  1. Verify your Jira permissions in the target project
  2. Ask your Jira admin to grant necessary permissions
  3. Use Fleet Health Check to validate access

Cross-project campaigns

You need permissions in both:

  • The parent issue’s project
  • Each target team’s project