Jira Workflow Setup Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Admins

Use it directly in Tick to set up workflows faster and with confidence.

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By Mariia Novhorodtseva

24 Jul 2025

Managing workflows in Jira can feel overwhelming — from setting up statuses to assigning permissions. That’s why we created the Jira Workflow Setup Checklist — a reusable template designed specifically for Jira Admins.

This step-by-step checklist ensures you don’t miss critical details when designing or updating workflows. Whether you’re rolling out new processes or refining existing ones, this template provides the structure you need.

✅ How it will look

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🚀 Why Use This Template?

  • Ensure consistency: Define clear transitions, validators, and conditions every time
  • Save time: No more starting from scratch for each new project type
  • Boost reliability: Test workflows in staging before rolling out
  • Improve adoption: Document logic and communicate changes seamlessly

With this template, Jira Admins can create reusable, scalable workflows that keep teams aligned and projects running smoothly.

Use it directly in Tick to set up workflows faster and with confidence.

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-- Jira Workflow Setup Checklist
- [ ] Identify all project types requiring custom workflows
- [ ] List necessary statuses for each workflow
- [ ] Define clear transitions between statuses
- [ ] Set up post-functions, conditions, and validators
- [ ] Assign appropriate permissions and roles
- [ ] Test the workflow in a staging project
- [ ] Create reusable workflow schemes
- [ ] Document workflow logic for team reference
- [ ] Communicate changes to impacted teams
- [ ] Roll out updates and monitor adoption

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