create multiple subtasks within Issue

[Google Member]

Hi all, best way to create multiple subtasks within an Issue? 

[Jack Brickey]

Hi Google Member, welcome to the Community.

well you can simply click the "Create subtask" button in the detailed issue view and subsequent sub-tasks can be created using the "+" icon above the list of sub-tasks. If you want to do something in a repeated manner then consider using Automation. If you need more detailed assistance please provide more details on your goals/requirements.

[Google Member]

Thanks Jack for the prompt response. I should've clarified that I am in next-gen project mode. I don't see this option available. Is this possible under next-gen?

[Jack Brickey]

Yes you can create multiple subtasks under a single parent task easily. The image below should get you going.

[Google Member]

Thanks Jack for the screenshots, that is helpful. Is there any way to create the subtasks under the issue types section? (/jira/software/projects/PROJECTNAME/settings/issuetypes/xyz

This way they are created automatically for every issue type? Or is there a better way to tackle this? Thanks again for all your help

[Jack Brickey]

well you define the Issuetypes there and would need to add be sure you have subtasks defined as an issuetype for sure. If you now want to have sub-tasks automatically created for every task/story or every one that meets certain criteria then you should turn to Automation...

Trigger - issue created

Condition - issuetype = task/story

Condition - xxx (whatever you might need to ensure subtasks are not created when undesired.

Action - create subtask, create subtask....