Smart Checklist emulates global Jira permissions by default as follows:
Users with "Browse Projects" only permission will be able to browse issues and see Smart Checklist content in these issues. They will not be able to bring any changes to checklists though.
Users with "Edit Issue" permission will be able to modify checklists (mark items as done/undone; edit items content, add/delete items, etc.), import templates and save checklist as a template.
Users with "Administer Projects" permissions are able to create/modify templates and set them as default. You can grant proper permissions via Project Settings → People → Add People
You can enable Custom Permissions to View and Work with Smart Checklist. See how to Set-up Custom Permissions
Project Admin has all defined accesses in case he has “Browse Projects” permissions for custom permissions disabled and in addition “View Smart Checklist” for custom permissions enabled.
Site Admin has same permissions as Project Admin.
Custom permissions to Work with Smart Checklist ENABLED
| Add Smart Checklist Items | Set Status of Smart Checklist Items | Delete Smart Checklist Items | Manage Smart Checklist Items | Administer Projects |
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Delete checklist Items |
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Convert to Jira Issue NEW |
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Add checklist item details NEW |
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Delete checklist item details NEW |
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Clear checklist |
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Make the item |
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Edit Template |
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Delete Template |
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Duplicate Template NEW |
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Create Template |
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If you enable custom permissions to Work with Smart Checklist only - access to View Smart Checklist features is defined by standard Jira permissions (roles).
Custom permission to “View Smart Checklist” ENABLED
Feature | View Smart Checklist |
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View checklist items |
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If you enable custom permissions to View Smart Checklist only - access to Work with Smart Checklist features is defined by standard Jira permissions (roles).
Custom permissions to View and Work with Smart Checklist DISABLED *
*standard Jira permissions (Roles) are used 
"Browse Projects" | "Edit Issues" | "Administer Projects” | “Viewer” | "Member" | "Administrator" | |
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Feature | Company Managed (Classic) projects | Team Managed (Next Gen) projects | ||||
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Make the item mandatory |
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Set Template as Default |
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Duplicate Template NEW |
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Create Template |
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Edit Template |
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NOTE: If you have an open project access for team-managed projects, everyone can manage Smart Checklists. To change it go to the Project → Project Settings → Access → Change project access and choose the convenient option for your project:
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