Is there a way to stop sub-tasks incrementing the issue number in a project?

[Rebecca Sperry]

Hi there, 

I have a requirement to create a number of onboarding sub-tasks in a parent ticket based on an employees department. I just wondered if there is a way to stop the sub-tasks incrementing the issue numbers within the project at all? 

Many thanks in advance for any suggestions! 

[Max - SwiftSprint dev · Accepted solution]

Hi @Rebecca Sperry ,

as far I know it's not possible as Sub-Task is just an Issue Type of Jira Issue, same as Task, Story etc. 

If you need to decompose a task without creating new Jira Issues you can try to use some apps like checklists: https://marketplace.atlassian.com/search?query=checklist%20for%20jira 

[Rebecca Sperry]

Hi Max, 

Thanks for your response. I will take a look at your suggestion :)

[Dick · Accepted solution]

Hi @Rebecca Sperry 

Once you get past the initial numbers (say, beyond 20), the neatness of your list will homogenize into a sturdy list of Jira-items, not the XYZ-1, XYZ-2, XYZ-3, XYZ-4 line of thought  in your master plan to guide your project to success.

It'll grow on you, honestly

Keep it up,

Dick

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[Rebecca Sperry]

Hi Dick, 

Thanks for the info! I thought it was probably a case that its a built in function, but I shall follow your advice and see if its grows on me! 

Thanks again :)