Easy Tech TutsHow to Create a Team in Jira Easily 2026
By Impran M N
When staff profiles are scattered across disconnected groups, it's hard to keep ownership clear across projects. This guide covers creating an Atlassian Team inside Jira, adding members, configuring access, and assigning issues to that team once it's set up.
01Open the team creation menu
From your Jira Cloud dashboard, use the Teams option in the main header menu and select Create a Team.
02Name and describe your team
Enter a team name, optionally upload an avatar, and write a short description of what the team is responsible for.
03Add team members
Use the Add People field to type in the names or emails of the people who should be part of the team.
04Set access permissions
Choose whether the team allows open joining or requires approval, depending on how tightly you want to control membership.
05Assign issues to your team
Open an existing issue, locate the Team field, and assign it to your newly created team so work can be tracked under that group.
Frequently asked questions
How do I create a team in Jira?
Open the Teams dropdown in the main navigation, select Create a Team, name it, add members, and click Create Team.
Are Jira Teams shared across Confluence too?
Yes, Atlassian Teams are designed to maintain alignment across Jira, Confluence, and other Atlassian products under one directory.
Can I control who joins my Jira team?
Yes, you can choose an open-join setting to let people join freely, or lock it down so membership requires approval.
Can I assign a Jira issue to a team instead of an individual?
Yes, open the issue, find the Team field, and select your team to assign the work at the team level.
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