Same issue layout in multiple projects

[Toni August]

We have a couple hundred projects and create a new project every 2-3 days. Each project has the same 5 issue types and each issue type has different fields and layouts assigned to them.

When we create a new project there seems to be no way to automatically apply the issue layouts that we already have in all other projects. Each new project has the fields ordered differently than the existing projects.

Currently we need to use the "copy issue layout to other project" feature but this is not ideal because:

- it seems to be available to Jira administrators only

- it can't be automated through the API

At the moment we need copy the 5 layouts every time we create a new project. Our projects are already created automatically via API and it's very inconvenient that one of our administrators needs to click through the same copy functions several times per week.

Is there any better solution for this?

Thanks!

[Walter Buggenhout · Accepted solution]

Hi @Toni August and welcome to the Community!

No, unfortunately not. Copying the layout across projects is the most effective way to share your defined layout across new / other projects.

I wished I could tell you otherwise, but still hope this helps / clarifies!

[Bogna Krystian_Deviniti_]

Hi @Toni August 

I think Issue Templates for Jira (developed by the company I work for) can help automate issue creation using predefined structures. This ensures that every new project follows consistent issue type configurations and field setups. Instead of manually copying layouts each time, templates allow you to maintain consistency across projects.

This is a link to the app's Support Center , where you can find more information if you're interested :) 

[Marlene Kegel - codefortynine]

Welcome to the community, @Toni August

Hi, I’m Marlene, Product Manager of Deep Clone for Jira.

If you're open to trying an Atlassian Marketplace app, check out Deep Clone. Our app lets any Jira user—not just admins—clone entire Jira projects including their issues. You can choose whether to share existing schemes or create a copy during the cloning process.

You can also control cloning permissions, ensuring that only specific users can clone projects or issues.

You can read more about the Deep Clone Project Clone feature in our documentation.