Bulk Add Labels from CSV

[David Perry]

I am looking to add a list of predefined labels into a project , but cannot see how to do this.

Not all issues will have the same label, I have around 2000 i would like to add... please help.

[Ste Wright · Accepted solution]

Hi @David Perry 

As in, you want to create 2000 labels in Jira so they can be used on a Project?

If yes, a CSV import will read one label per column. So you could...

• Use a CSV to create one issue (as you need to upload at least one)
• Set the required parameters (Summary, etc)
• Create a range of columns, all entitled "Labels"
• Put one label per column
• Upload it

...this should do it.

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I gave it a go, I managed to upload 1899 labels into one issue. So you'd need at least 2 issues.

Ste

[David Perry]

This works perfectly thank you! When creating an issue via the platform there is a limit of 55 labels, but when uploading via CSV, that limit doesn't apply. Thank you for your help!