Can we create a default template for issue types?

Question

It is monotonous work customizing the "Issue Types" before creating a new Project. Can we not create a default issue type and save the template so that all new projects we create show up with those specific fields - and in the saved order?

This is my default preference for Tasks, and I am required to edit the issue types EVERY time before creating a new project. How can I set this as a default?

Mayur Jadhav_30osel · Accepted Answer

Hello @care ,

Welcome to the Atlassian Community!!

Yes you can do that. Create Template project configured all the required issue types, screens, Workflows, custom fields.

While you create new project select company managed project and shared with configuration ( In dropdown select Template project).

It will use the same configuration such as Issuetype scheme, screen scheme, workflow scheme etc.

Atlassian has a docuementation on How to create a project using shared configuration.

I hope this information helps.

Regards,
Mayur

Walter Buggenhout · Accepted Answer

Hi @care and welcome to the Community!

That is because you seem to be using team managed projects. Company managed projects can use a shared configuration, which is exactly what you are referring to.

In terms of administering these different project types, there is a steeper learning curve when it comes to company managed. But they are a better fit to the type of scale you seem to be looking for.

As a starting point to learn more about the differences, check out this support article.

Hope this helps!