Automatic Time Input for Tasks

Brittany Clark

Is there a way to have a set time to complete a task in Jira? For example, if we know that to complete a specific, repeatable task it takes 5 days can you set Jira up so when that particular task is part of a larger project the time it takes to complete the task is auto populated? On the same note, is there a way to have a list of these types of tasks that a user can select from so they do not need to reinput all of the information each time the task is added to a project?

Ravi Sagar _Sparxsys_

Hi @Brittany Clark 

This is interesting and common thing that people want to do. Let me try to answer your question.

Is there a way to have a set time to complete a task in Jira? For example, if we know that to complete a specific, repeatable task it takes 5 days can you set Jira up so when that particular task is part of a larger project the time it takes to complete the task is auto populated?

You can create an issue with original estimates filled in. I believe you want the same type of task to be created in other projects. There are few ways of doing it.

1. You can clone the issue.
2. You can create a csv file for those issues that can be reimported in Jira later on.
3. You can use Automation to create those issues again.

Based on the issues within a project/board/plan the effort can be rolled up, you might need to use Advanced Roadmaps for that or just rely on reports. 

On the same note, is there a way to have a list of these types of tasks that a user can select from so they do not need to reinput all of the information each time the task is added to a project?

This is a bit tricky on Jira cloud. If the number of those issue are finite and manageable then may be try using automation rule to create those issues automatically based on let us say a workflow transition.

I hope I have given you some pointers.

Ravi