To re-phrase the question, how can we copy project settings without having to buy a paid plugin?
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These two plugins should help you:
Copy the project settings
https://studio.plugins.atlassian.com/wiki/display/COPYPROJ/Copy+Project+Plugin
Clones the issues
https://marketplace.atlassian.com/38411
Move the clone issues to the new project
https://confluence.atlassian.com/display/JIRA/Modifying+Multiple+('Bulk')+Issues
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