How To Disable Jira Notifications

Are you fed up with receiving a plethora of Jira notifications? If it’s becoming bothersome, this blog post is ideal for you. We will walk you through the steps of disabling Jira notifications in a thorough manner.

What Are Jira Notifications?

Jira notifications are a handy feature that inform users about updates to issues, comments made and other relevant information. They can be sent via email, in-app notifications, or through third-party tools. Despite having clear benefits, receiving constant alerts may become overwhelming for some.

How to Disable Jira Notifications

Before we dive into the process of disabling Jira notifications, keep in mind that you need to have admin access rights in Jira to complete these steps.

Step 1: Access Jira’s Notification Scheme

The first step is to access the Notification Scheme. To do so, click on the Settings (cog) icon located at the top-right corner of your Jira dashboard. From the dropdown menu, select Issues. Then, on the left-hand panel, click on Notification schemes.

Step 2: Edit Notification Scheme

In the Notification schemes page, you’ll see the list of available schemes. Find the scheme you want to edit and click on the corresponding Edit link.

Step 3: Disable Notifications

On the Edit Notification Scheme page, you can disable notifications by removing the corresponding events. To remove an event, simply click on the Delete link next to it.

Step 4: Save Changes

Once you’ve removed all unwanted notifications, be sure to save your changes by clicking on the Update button at the bottom of the page.

And voila! You’ve successfully disabled Jira notifications. Remember, you can always return to this page to modify your notification preferences at any given time.

Conclusion

Disabling Jira notifications can help to declutter your workspace and improve productivity by removing potentially distracting alerts. However, remember that these notifications can be crucial for team collaboration, so disable them wisely. Happy productivity!