One of the most common questions Jira admins come across is:
“Can we hide a transition in a Jira workflow?”
🎯 The Simple Answer
Technically, you can't truly "hide" a transition in the traditional sense. If a transition exists in your workflow, and a user has permission to view the workflow, they'll see it. End of story, right?
Well… not quite. Let’s explore a workaround that feels like hiding. 👇
🛠️ Use Conditions to “Hide” Transitions
Jira gives us the flexibility to control who can use a transition using conditions. That’s the secret sauce.
✔️ Here’s how:
- Create two transitions from one status to another:
- One with a transition screen
- One without a transition screen
- Apply conditions to control who can see or use each transition.
🧠 Pro Tip: Conditions don’t literally “hide” transitions, but they prevent users from executing them, effectively making them invisible in the UI.
🔄 Example: Dual Transitions
Let’s say you're moving from “To Do” to “In Progress.” You could create:
- Transition A with a screen (maybe for collecting user input)
- Transition B without a screen (for power users or automations)
Then you conditionally control who can use A or B.
♻️ Bonus: Self-loop Transitions
You can also create a self-loop (a transition from a status back to itself). This trick is super helpful when you want to:
- Collect extra data
- Get quick approvals
- Run validators or triggers
💡 Why This Matters
The beauty of Jira is in its flexibility. Whether you’re trying to guide users through clean transitions or build complex business processes, Jira can support your use case.
And this workaround—while not a real "hide"—is a clever way to tailor transitions to fit your team’s needs.
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📌 Summary
Feature Can it be hidden? Workaround
Transition ❌ Not truly ✔️ Use conditions
Transition Screen ❌ Not directly ✔️ Use alternative transitions
Got questions? Drop them in the comments or reach out. Happy Jira-ing! 🚀