{"id":7762,"date":"2024-03-02T10:49:58","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T05:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/?p=7762"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:48:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T04:18:38","slug":"jenkins-user-creation-and-permission-management-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/jenkins-user-creation-and-permission-management-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Jenkins User Creation and Permission Management Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide explains how to create a new user in Jenkins and configure permissions for that user using the <strong>Matrix-based Authorization Strategy<\/strong>. As an administrator, you can add and manage Jenkins users and assign permissions based on their roles and responsibilities within the CI\/CD environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jenkins installed and accessible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrative access to Jenkins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administrator credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permission to manage users and security settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Navigate to \u201cManage Jenkins.&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to Jenkins with administrative credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From the Jenkins dashboard, click <strong>Manage Jenkins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Access User Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under <strong>Manage Jenkins<\/strong>, click <strong>Users<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7763\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565-634x300.png 634w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/565.png 1891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Create a New User<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click the <strong>+ Create User<\/strong> button to initiate the user creation process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566-634x300.png 634w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/566.png 1891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Provide User Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enter the required details for the new user:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Username:<\/strong> Enter a unique username.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Password:<\/strong> Set a secure password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Full Name:<\/strong> Enter the user&#8217;s full name.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email Address:<\/strong> Provide a valid email address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After entering the details, click <strong>Save<\/strong> to create the user.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7765\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567-634x300.png 634w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/567.png 1891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permission Management Using Matrix-based Authorization Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The matrix-based authorization strategy allows administrators to assign specific Jenkins permissions to individual users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Navigate to Security Settings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Manage Jenkins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>Authorization<\/strong> section, select <strong>Project-Based Matrix Authorization Strategy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7766\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568-634x300.png 634w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/568.png 1891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569-1024x485.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7767\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569-1024x485.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569-300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569-768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569-1536x727.png 1536w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569-634x300.png 634w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/569.png 1891w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6: Configure Permissions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the <strong>Project-Based Matrix Authorization Strategy<\/strong> section, you will see a permissions table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find the row corresponding to the user you created.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the permissions required for that user.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign permissions based on the user&#8217;s role and responsibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7: Configure the Permission Matrix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The permission matrix contains permissions related to areas such as the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Overall<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Credentials<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Agent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Job<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>View<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SCM<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lockable Resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select the required permissions according to the user&#8217;s responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/570.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/570-1024x601.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/570-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/570-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/570-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/570-511x300.png 511w, https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/570.png 1525w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After configuring the permissions, scroll to the bottom of the page and click <strong>Save<\/strong> to apply the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Permission Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following are some of the permission options available in the matrix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Administrator:<\/strong> Grants full administrative control over Jenkins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Read:<\/strong> Allows the user to view information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create, Delete:<\/strong> Provides the ability to create or delete entities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ManageDomains:<\/strong> Manages domain-related settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update, View:<\/strong> Allows updating or viewing settings or entities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build, Configure, Connect, Disconnect:<\/strong> Controls actions related to builds, configuration, and connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Discover, Move, Workspace, Replay:<\/strong> Manages discovery, movement, workspace, and replay options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tag, Reserve, Steal, Unlock:<\/strong> Controls actions related to version control systems and resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How do I create a user in Jenkins?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Log in with administrator credentials, navigate to <strong>Manage Jenkins \u2192 Users<\/strong>, and click <strong>Create User<\/strong>. Enter the required user details and save the configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What is Matrix-based Authorization in Jenkins?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Matrix-based authorization allows administrators to assign individual permissions to Jenkins users based on their required access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Can I give different permissions to different Jenkins users?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Each user can be assigned specific permissions according to their role and responsibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. What is a project-based matrix authorization strategy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Project-Based Matrix Authorization allows permissions to be controlled at the project level, giving administrators more granular control over user access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. What permissions should be given to a Jenkins user?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Permissions should be assigned based on the user&#8217;s responsibilities. Avoid granting administrative permissions unless the user requires full Jenkins administration access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Articles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Upgrade Jenkins to 2.414<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn the steps involved in upgrading Jenkins to version 2.414 and maintaining the Jenkins environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-upgrade-jenkins-to-2-414\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Read the Jenkins upgrade guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Schedule a Job in Jenkins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to configure scheduled jobs in Jenkins to automate recurring CI\/CD tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/schedule-job-in-jenkins\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Read the Jenkins job scheduling guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Configure Bitbucket Credentials in Jenkins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to configure Bitbucket credentials in Jenkins for accessing repositories during CI\/CD workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/pheonixsolutions.com\/blog\/how-to-configure-the-bitbucket-credentials-in-jenkins\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Read the Bitbucket credentials guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to our experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for the right technology solution for your business? 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