By default, users can see/edit the checklist if they can see/edit the issue. Read more.
This page describes how to configure custom permissions that are independent of issue permissions.
Custom permissions (add/edit/toggle/delete/view) are Pro feature (not available in Issue Checklist Free). Read more
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Enable custom permissions
Checklist custom permissions can be enabled on the Jira Settings > Apps > Permissions page under "Issue Checklist" header as presented below:
When enabled, users will be able to view or work on the checklist depending on permissions granted in project settings.
Configure custom permissions
Classic project
Navigate to Project Settings > Permissions to grant permission in a project:
Next-gen project
To grant permission in a project:
- Navigate to Project Settings > Access
- Click the "Manage roles" button in the top-right corner (Manage roles dialog will pop up)
- Click the "Create role" button (Create role dialog will pop up)
- Select the "App permissions" tab and next configure a new role (name it, select the permission, select users/groups who will be granted the permission)
More on permissions in Next-Gen projects: https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Jira-articles/App-Permissions-in-Next-gen-projects/ba-p/1402147