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title: "Manage application access"
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> ℹ️ This page is about **OKR for Jira Cloud**. Using** Data Center**? **[Click here](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OFJ/pages/603652538)**.

> ⚠️ **IMPORTANT**
> ⚠️ 
> ⚠️ On 11/28/2025 we released some changes that impact Jira global roles.
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> ⚠️ - Users who installed the OKR for Jira app before 11/28/2025: No changes.
> ⚠️ - Users who installed the OKR for Jira app after 11/28/2025: The app ignores the **View and modify OKRs** and **Administer data of OKRs for Jira** permissions. Access to the app is controlled by the in-app basic and advanced permissions, as well as restrictions set for individual OKRs.
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> ⚠️ Refer to the table below.

| Installations **before** 11/28/2025 | **Permission type** | **Level** | **Can be overwritten by** | **Overrides** |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **[Restricted OKRs](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OFJ/pages/603652496)** | Top | X | All permissions (global Jira and In-app permissions) |
| **Administer data of OKRs for Jira **(global Jira permission) | High | Restricted OKRs | In-app permissions, View & Modify OKRs |
| **View and Modify OKRs **(global Jira permission) | High-Medium | In-app Permissions (edit), Restricted OKRs (view and edit) | Nothing above it |
| **[In-app permissions](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OFJ/pages/603653260)** | Medium-Low | Restricted OKRs, Administer data of OKRs for Jira | View & Modify OKRs |
| Installations **after** 11/28/2025 | **Permission type** | **Level** | **Can be overwritten by** | **Overrides** |
| **[Restricted OKRs](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OFJ/pages/603652496)** | Top | X | All permissions (global Jira and In-app permissions) |
| **Administer data of OKRs for Jira **(global Jira permission) | <span style="color: #bf2600">**Ignored**</span> | Restricted OKRs, In-app permissions | X |
| **View and Modify OKRs **(global Jira permission) | <span style="color: #bf2600">**Ignored**</span> | Restricted OKRs, In-app permissions | X |
| **[In-app permissions](https://appfire.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OFJ/pages/603653260)** | High | Restricted OKRs | Administer data of OKRs for Jira, View & Modify OKRs (global Jira permissions) |

### Key considerations

- **Regularly review access permissions:** Ensure permissions reflect current personnel and roles to maintain data security and privacy.
- **Communicate changes clearly:** Inform users of any access changes to avoid confusion and ensure everyone understands their permissions.

### Restricting app access

Prevent specific users from seeing OKRs altogether by revoking their app access. Follow these steps:

1. Access your Jira administration panel and navigate to **Settings**.
2. Under the **People** section, locate and click **Global permissions**.
3. On the right side, scroll through the list of permissions until you find **View and modify OKRs**.
4. By default, all user groups have this permission. Remove any group you wish to restrict from viewing OKRs by going to the group name and selecting **Remove**.

### App administration

Admin permissions and other roles can be configured within the app. However, there is a method to create a super-admin role that is not reliant on the in-app setup. This provides a way to address any permission issues within the app or any other challenges.

#### **Super admin role**

> 📝 Users and groups assigned to this permission will not be able to see and edit OKRs that are restricted to a group of users that doesn’t include them.

1. In Jira **Global permissions**, locate and select **Administer data for OKRs in Jira**.
2. Grant this permission to specific users or groups who need unrestricted access to manage all aspects of the app, including:
  - Accessing the app
  - Creating and managing all data (OKRs, teams, labels, periods, etc.)
  - Adjusting settings
  - Setting up permissions and OKR restrictions
3. Click **Save**.