Limit projects in Jenkins for individual user

1. Using Role-Based Access Control Plugin (RBAC)

The most common way to achieve this is by using the Role-Based Authorization Strategy plugin. This allows you to create roles with specific permissions and assign them to users or groups, restricting access to certain projects.

Steps:

1. Install the Role-Based Authorization Strategy Plugin:

• Go to Manage Jenkins -> Manage Plugins.
• Under the Available tab, search for “Role-based Authorization Strategy”.
• Install the plugin.

1. Configure Role-Based Authorization Strategy:

• Go to Manage Jenkins -> Configure Global Security.
• Under Authorization, select Role-Based Strategy.
• Save your changes.

1. Set Up Roles:

• Go to Manage Jenkins -> Manage and Assign Roles -> Manage Roles.
• Here, you can create global and project-specific roles.
• For example, you can create a role called Project Viewer with read access and assign it to specific projects.

1. Assign Roles to Users:

• Go to Manage Jenkins -> Manage and Assign Roles -> Assign Roles.
• Assign the Project Viewer role to users or groups, and specify which projects they should have access to. By assigning a role to a specific project, you can ensure that the user only sees that project.

2. Using Project-Based Matrix Authorization Strategy

If you prefer not to use additional plugins, you can use the built-in Project-Based Matrix Authorization Strategy. This method allows you to configure access at the project level, granting different permissions to different users.

Steps:

1. Enable Project-Based Matrix Authorization:

• Go to Manage Jenkins -> Configure Global Security.
• Under Authorization, select Project-based Matrix Authorization Strategy.
• Save your changes.

1. Configure Permissions at the Project Level:

• Go to the specific project (job) you want to restrict.
• Click on Configure -> Build Triggers.
• Scroll down to Project-based Matrix Authorization Strategy section.
• Here, you can grant or deny permissions to individual users or groups. By configuring which users can view or build specific projects, you can effectively limit access.

3. Using Folders Plugin

If your Jenkins setup involves many projects, consider using the Folders Plugin. This plugin allows you to organize jobs into folders and apply permissions at the folder level.

Steps:

1. Install the Folders Plugin:

• Go to Manage Jenkins -> Manage Plugins.
• Under the Available tab, search for “Folders Plugin”.
• Install the plugin.

1. Create Folders and Move Projects:

• Create folders by clicking New Item and selecting Folder.
• Move your projects into the appropriate folders.

1. Assign Permissions to Folders:

• Go to the folder and click on Configure.
• Set up permissions for the folder using either the Role-Based Strategy or Project-Based Matrix Authorization.
• Users will only see the folders (and thus the projects) they have permissions to access.

4. Using Jenkins Pipeline Job with Access Control

For Jenkins Pipeline jobs, you can use the authorizeProject plugin in conjunction with Role-Based Authorization to control access. This is more advanced and typically used when you need fine-grained control over pipeline stages.

Conclusion

Using the Role-Based Authorization Strategy is the most flexible and recommended approach, especially if you have complex access requirements. The other methods are also viable depending on your specific Jenkins setup and needs.