This article explains a simple and efficient way to delete multiple groups using a CSV file.
Follow the instructions in this article to delete groups in a matter of minutes.
Instructions:
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:
group demo support IT
Name the file groups.csv. It is suggested to use groups.csv file for simplification.
Run the action using the newly created CSV file:
--action runFromCsv --file groups.csv --common "--action removeGroup" --continue
When you remove a group in Jira, the members of that group will 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 also be removed. This can disrupt the workflow and communication of the team members who were part of that group, as well as the 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 removing groups, please ensure to double-check the groups you want to remove, make sure that you have the necessary permissions, and understand the consequences of this action. It's also important to have a backup of your data to avoid any data loss.
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.