AppRL Documentation
How to Configure Inactive Users Manager
How administrators can configure, scan, export, and optionally remove inactive Jira users.
Who can configure?
- Jira Admins
- Site Admins (recommended)
1. Access the App
Go to: Apps → Inactive Users Manager.
2. Configure Admin API (Required)
To enable accurate activity detection:
- Enter ORG ID
- Enter Admin API Key
- Use an Organization Admin account
Atlassian Admin URL: admin.atlassian.com
3. Select Groups
Choose one or more groups, such as license groups or custom groups.
4. Select Inactivity Period
Define the number of days used to classify inactivity, for example 30, 45, or 60 days.
5. Run Scan
The app will fetch users from the selected groups, evaluate last activity, and generate a report.
6. Export Report
The export includes:
- Name
- Account ID
- Last active
- Days inactive
- Status
7. (Optional) Remove Users
If permitted, you can select users and select groups to remove access. This action may revoke product licenses.
About Inactive Users Manager
Inactive Users Manager helps organizations identify inactive users, optimize license usage, and improve governance.
Key Features
- Fast inactivity detection using last activity signals
- Group-based analysis
- Clean Excel export reports
- Safe user removal from groups when allowed
- SCIM-aware behavior for Atlassian Guard limitations
- Enterprise-ready security and compliance
Benefits
- Reduce licensing costs
- Improve security posture
- Automate user governance
- Eliminate manual audits
Use Cases
- IT Teams: license optimization and access cleanup
- Security Teams: detect dormant accounts
- Operations: improve user lifecycle management