- Log in as a Jira administrator to carry out the following instructions.
- Ensure that the plugin version to be installed is compatible with your Jira version. (View: Compatibility matrix)
Install Plugin
Jira Administration > Add-ons > Atlassian Marketplace > Find new add-ons
Server With Internet Access | From Atlassian Marketplace.
Wait for the installation process to complete |
Jira Administration > Add-ons > Atlassian Marketplace > Manage add-ons
Server Without Internet Access | Upload plugin downloaded from Atlassian Marketplace
Wait for the installation process to complete |
When Plugin is Installed Successfully
A pop-up resembling to the image below will appear
Generate / Purchase License Key
A license key is required for the plugin to work.
Navigate to Manage add-ons
Under the UPM. generate the license key via the following methods
Free Trial | Click on Free trial button to generate a trial license key *The Canned Search Gadget offers a free trial for 30 days. |
Purchase License Key | Click on Buy now button |
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Configuration
Allowing Other Users to Create/Edit Canned Filters
By default, only Jira administrators are able to access the Manage Canned Filters link, while non-Jira administrators will not be able to see this link.
- Navigate to Manage Canned Filters, from either of the methods below
From Navigation Bar
- Issues > Manage Canned Filters
- Issues > Manage Canned Filters
- Navigate to Manage add-ons,
- Expand the Canned Search Gadget Section
- Click on Configure
- Edit the access control, click on the Access Control Button on the top right hand corner of the page.
A dialog box will pop up, allowing you to add/edit particular users/groups and set their access type.
The various access types are further explained below:Access TypeDescriptionAdministrator The particular user/group has full access to all the functionalities of the canned filter page, and is able to edit records in the Access Control page. Can View/Edit All Canned Filters The particular user/group is able to have access to all the canned filters that were created, and is able to edit every one of them. Can View/Edit Own Canned Fitlers The particular user/group is able to create/edit their own canned filter, but is unable to edit canned filters created by others. - Users who are in the access control list, or are in groups residing in the access control list, will be able to view the Manage Canned Filters link under the Issues menu.