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How to automatically link a new issue to an existing Epic?

Patrícia Borralho
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May 28, 2024
I'm trying to create an automation rule for a JWM project so that when a new issue is created it is automatically linked (based on specific fields) to an EPIC that already exists. I thought this would be easy, however, I'm not finding a way to do it.
What I was trying to do:
When: Issue Created
If: Issue Type = Task
For: Current Issue
Then: ???
I thought I would go for "Edit issue" and then select the Parent (Epic), however, I'm not finding that option.
Does anyone know how to build this automation rule?
Thank you in advance!

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Michel Neeser
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May 28, 2024

Hi @Patrícia Borralho and welcome!

Actually, this should work as you described. In the "Edit issue" action, you should be able to select the Parent field:

SCR-20240528-siwy.png

Then, you can set your Epic's issue key as parent:

SCR-20240528-siyx.png

Let me know if this works!

Patrícia Borralho
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May 28, 2024

Thank you Michel! It worked perfectly! I wasn't using the key value of the Parent, that was the mistake

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