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This article explains a simple and efficient way to delete multiple groups using a CSV file.

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  1. Construct a CSV file with the column name group and add the required group values you want to remove. In the example, we want to remove the groups:

    Code Block
    group
    demo
    support
    IT
  2. Name the file groups.csv. It is suggested to use groups.csv file for simplification.

  3. Run the action using the newly created CSV file:
    --action runFromCsv --file groups.csv --common "--action removeGroup" --continue

Note that removing a group in Jira is an irreversible action.

When you remove a group in Jira , causes the members of that group will to lose access to the projects, issues, and other resources that they were previously able to access. This can significantly affect the workflow and productivity of the team members. Please note that removing a group in Jira is an irreversible action.

Additionally, any permissions, notifications, or other settings that were specific to that group will are also be removed.
This can disrupt significantly affect the workflow and communication productivity of the team members who were part of that group, as well as the communication and the work of team members who were not part of that group but were dependent on the permissions, notifications, or other settings that were specific to that group.

Before proceeding with in removing groupsa group, please ensure to double - check the groups group that you want to remove , make sure and ensure that you have the necessary permissions, and understand the consequences of this action. It 's is also important recommended to have a backup of your data to avoid any data loss.

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It's also important to note that if a default group is removed, the default group will be set to jira-users, and users will be added to the jira-users group and lose access to the specific permissions and schemes that the default group had.