Share issue button is missing for some users in Jira Data Center
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Summary
The button "Share this issue by emailing other users" is not available for certain users:
The button is expected to appear on the left side of the "Export" option:
Environment
Jira version 9+.
Diagnosis
Navigate to Jira Administration > System > Global permissions and verify whether the affected users belong to any group that has been granted the Browse Users permission.
Cause
The affected users are missing the Browse Users global permission.
Solution
Grant the Browse Users global permission to the affected users using the steps below:
- Go to Jira Administration > System.
- On the left side menu, click Global permissions.
- Scroll to the bottom of the permissions page.
- Select Grant "Browse users" to a group of which the affected users are part.
- Click Add.