Plugin configuration

Effective management of the Sustainian plugin settings is crucial for optimizing its functionality and ensuring it aligns with your organization’s environmental tracking goals. This guide provides detailed instructions for Global Administrators on how to access and modify the settings of the Sustainian - Carbon Footprint Tracking for Jira plugin.

1. Open your Jira instance.

2. Click on the Apps tab located in the top menu bar to expand the dropdown menu.

3. Select Manage your apps from the dropdown options to access the apps management dashboard.

4. Scroll or search for ‘Sustainian - Carbon Footprint Tracking for Jira’ in the list of installed apps.

5. Click to expand the options for the Sustainian plugin, and then select the Configure button. This action will open the settings interface for the Sustainian plugin.

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Configuration Flexibility
Once in the settings interface, Global Administrators can modify the plugin configurations at any time. Changes made are applied instantly, ensuring that adjustments to the plugin's operation can be made swiftly and efficiently.

Settings Menu Navigation
The left side of the settings interface features a navigation bar listing all the available configuration pages as menu items.

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Settings menu:

• Global Settings - Office Setup: Add and configure office locations.

• Global Settings - People - Office Settings: Assign users to specific offices.

• Global Settings - Role Settings: Manage user roles and assign users to predefined role groups.

• Global Settings - Project Enabling: Specify which projects are permitted to use the plugin.

• Global Settings - Display Modes: Set preferences for the user interface display and operational variables.

Click on any menu item to view or modify specific settings related to that aspect of the plugin's functionality. These settings may include options like office management, office-people matrix management, display settings, and more.

• Regular Reviews: Periodically review the settings to ensure they continue to meet the evolving needs of your projects and organization. Especially for assigning users to an office.

• Stakeholder Involvement: Involve relevant stakeholders when making significant changes to the settings, particularly when those changes may impact data reporting or compliance. Especially for modifying office settings and creating or deleting office(s).

• Testing Changes: After making changes, especially significant ones, monitor the plugin’s performance to ensure that the new settings are producing the desired outcomes without disrupting existing workflows.

• If changes do not seem to be taking effect, verify that you have the necessary administrative permissions and that there are no conflicting settings at a higher access level.

• For any persistent issues or uncertainties about the settings, read the Sustainian documentation or contact the Support Team for assistance.

For troubleshooting, in addition to the points mentioned above, please make sure to read the general troubleshooting chapter and consult the FAQ section as well. These resources provide comprehensive guidance and can help you resolve any issues more efficiently.

By following these steps, Global Administrators can effectively manage and tailor the Sustainian Jira plugin to better serve their organization's needs, maintaining control over how environmental impacts are tracked within Jira projects.

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