Rename the "Admin group" label linked to EVERY group within Space Permissions/Restrictions to avoid confusion with actual admin permissions

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    • Type: Suggestion
    • Resolution: Unresolved
    • Component/s: People and Teams
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      Background

      Introduced as part of the "Teams in Confluence Permissions", now in the Space Permissions UI (Manage Space → Permissions), EVERY group listed displays an "Admin group" label with a verified badge, regardless of the group's actual permission role in the space.

      For example, a group with only the "Collaborator" role (e.g., confluence-users) still shows "Admin group ", which is identical to a group that actually has the "Admin" role.

      The same happens when adding Restrictions via the Share button.

      Why this is confusing

      In the context of Space Permissions, "Admin" already has a specific meaning — it's the highest permission role a principal can have in a space. Displaying "Admin group" next to every group creates a false impression that all groups have admin-level access, which is:

      • Misleading for space administrators trying to audit permissions
      • Confusing for customers unfamiliar with the distinction between "how a group is managed" vs. "what role it has"
      • Potentially alarming during security audits or compliance reviews

      Request / Expected behavior

      The byline label should either:

      1. Not use the word "Admin" in a context where "Admin" already means a specific permission level, OR
      1. Use a clearer label such as "Org-managed group", "Managed group" or simply "Group" with the badge, OR
      1. Only show "Admin group" for groups that actually have the Admin role in that space

              Assignee:
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              Reporter:
              Rodrigo Bozza (Atlassian)
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