How to move a project to another project

[Broderick Prewitt]

How to move a project to another project not just the issues, but also the automation and the Jira ticketing

[Perumal M · Accepted solution]

1. Manually Recreate Project Settings

A. Create a New Project

1. Create a New Project: Start by creating a new project in Jira with the desired configuration (e.g., same project type, issue types, workflows).

B. Reconfigure Project Settings

2. Replicate Workflows: Manually recreate the workflows from the old project in the new one. You can copy workflows from the old project and apply them to the new project.

3. Replicate Automation Rules: Manually recreate the automation rules from the old project. Go to Project settings > Automation, and set up the rules as they were in the old project.

4. Copy Custom Fields and Screens: Ensure that any custom fields, screens, and field configurations are copied to the new project.

5. Permissions and Notifications: Configure the new project’s permissions and notification schemes to match those of the old project.

C. Move Issues

6. Bulk Move Issues: Use Jira's bulk change feature to move issues from the old project to the new one. Go to the issue navigator, filter issues you want to move, and choose Bulk Change > Move Issues.

2. Using Jira Project Import/Export

A. Export Project Configuration

1. Export Project Configuration: Use a Jira backup to export project configurations. This might involve exporting the XML backup or using tools like Jira Project Configurator (for server or data center versions).

B. Import Project Configuration

2. Import Configuration: Import the project configuration into the new project. If you're using a backup or project configurator tool, follow the tool's instructions for importing the configuration.

3. Using Jira Marketplace Add-Ons

Several Jira Marketplace add-ons can help with project migration. These tools often provide more streamlined processes for moving projects, including configurations:

• Jira Project Configurator: Allows you to export and import project configurations, including workflows, custom fields, and more.
• Configuration Manager for Jira: Provides advanced features for exporting and importing project configurations and data.

[Broderick Prewitt]

Would that break any automation that are running on the receiving project?

[Perumal M]

Hi @Broderick Prewitt  It won't break any automation but mapping is more important. And we can get export and import automation options also in admin panel.

[Broderick Prewitt]

Will it work the same way if I want to move a project from one team to another?

[Broderick Prewitt]

@Perumal M