View Others Work Logs permission allows users to view worklog reports and time tracking data for all users across the Jira instance in read-only mode. This permission is ideal for managers, team leads, and stakeholders who need visibility into team activities without the ability to modify worklog entries.
Users with this permission cannot:
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Edit worklog entries created by other users
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Modify time tracking settings or configurations
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Create worklog entries on behalf of other users
Steps:
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Navigate to Global Permissions
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Go to Jira Administration
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Select System from the left sidebar
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Click on Global Permissions
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Locate the Worklog Reports Permission
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Scroll through the permissions list to find "Worklog Reports - View Others Work Logs"
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This permission controls read-only access to all users' worklog data
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Assign Permission to Groups
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Click "Add Permission" or the edit icon next to the permission
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Select the user group(s) you want to grant this permission to
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Click "Grant" to save
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Now, users can select any user from the user dropdown to view their timesheet
