How to clone Jira issue but in different project.

[Deleted user]

we are trying to clone the Jira issue, but there are two different projects or teams working on it separately. I do not want to copy every field of the original issue. How do I clone the issue in a different project?

[Liam Green · Accepted solution]

Hi @[deleted] 

Welcome to the community.

You can clone, then move, an issue - but cannot do it in one step

Thanks, Liam

[Deleted user]

The answer updated suddenly, so I figured it out myself. But thanks for your answer anyway. Appreciate the liveliness of the community.

[Jack Brickey · Accepted solution]

Clone then Move

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

A clone copies all the current data - that's the point of cloning, not picking arbitrary bits out.

Copying into another project requires thought - unless the target has exactly the same configuration as the target, you could need to amend or even delete data from the issue as it goes over.

Because it is complex, Atlassian have not done it.  You would need to use Clone to get a clone in the current project, then use "move issue" to take it over to the other project, and follow that through the integrity checks and updates that the move process requires.

There are some apps in the marketplace that can help though - look for "clone and move"

[Jack Brickey]

nice Nic, your answer is well thought out and complete and mine is just some terse three word slacker answer! now i feel so inadequate. LOL

[Marlene Kegel - codefortynine]

Hi @[deleted] ,

Ich can also try our Jira cloud app Deep Clone for Jira to clone and move. 

Don't hesitate to get in touch with our support if you have questions or feedback.

Best regards,

Marlene

[Deleted user]

Hi @[deleted] ,

You can clone an issue to a different project with the help of Clone plus for Jira app. With this app, you can create clone operation and configure clone options, target project, issue type, copy comments, copy attachments, and more.

Please refer to the below KB article on how to clone an issue to a different project.

https://bobswift.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SUPPORT/pages/1484292104/How+to+clone+an+issue+using+clone+operation+in+Clone+Plus+for+Jira+cloud

Hope it helps!!

Thanks,
Raja

[Deleted user]

okay, so I am able to move the cloned Jira defect into another project. 

[Liam Green]

Hi Mahesh - yes, you can move them once created