Project copy
Asked by Pat Flanakin:

Is there a function in Jira to copy a project in order to setup a new one based on a prior project? I know the template function isn't available for projects, but if we can copy a prior project as the basis for a new project with all the same Issues, but just setup new dates and titles, that would be fantastic! Thanks for any input.


Answers:
author: Marlene Kegel - codefortynine
body: Hi [@Pat Flanakin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5192005),

I am Marlene, product manager of [Deep Clone for Jira.](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1218652?utm_source=atlassian&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=deepj-new-reach-com-2684595)

With our app you can clone or copy project templates very easily. [Cloning a project template is very easy with Deep Clone for Jira,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BRTHXgOvPs) as you can see in the linked video.

You can [read more about working with Jira project templates](https://documentation.codefortynine.com/deep-clone-for-jira/article-a-story-about-working-with-template-issues?utm_source=atlassian&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=deepj-new-reach-com-2684595) in our documentation.

comments: author: Pat Flanakin
body: This Deep Clone app did it! Thanks!


author: Marlene Kegel - codefortynine
body: That's great to hear, [@Pat Flanakin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5192005). If you have any feedback or questions, don't hesitate to [reach out to us directly.](https://codefortynine.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1)


author: Pat Flanakin
body: I hope this functionality either doesn't change or only improves (works pretty well as is). I know software companies are always seeking to improve functionality, but sometimes their efforts, though unintentional, can "break" a good, functioning product (we have experience with this with other software hosting companies we use). In summary, I hope this Deep Clone app doesn't change so we can rely on it going forward.


author: Marlene Kegel - codefortynine
body: Thank you for this positive feedback, [@Pat Flanakin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5192005)!

If you want to share with me in more detail which features of Deep Clone for Jira are helping you the most, feel free to [reach out to our support](https://codefortynine.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portal/1/group/1/create/4) and add a note that you were in contact with me in the Atlassian Community. I am always eager to learn more about the use cases of our customers.


author: Clara Belin-Brosseau
body: Hello [@Pat Flanakin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5192005)

If you're willing to use a third-party application, I can suggest trying our app [Elements Copy \& Sync](https://go.elements-apps.com/cs_0205_4) that allows you to copy issues with all their content (summary, description, custom fields, comments, attachments, etc.) and their child issues.

You'll be able to quickly [copy everything from your template project to your new project](https://go.elements-apps.com/cs_0205_3).

Don't hesitate to try our app, it's **free during 30 days** and stays free under 10 users.

Kind regards,

Clara


author: W_Diehl _Litew8 GmbH_
body: Hello [@Pat Flanakin](/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5192005)

we might have built the solution for you as Marketplace app '[**Project Templates for Jira**](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1230303/project-templates-for-jira?hosting=cloud&tab=overview)'.  

You can clone projects including issues and all other stuff. But you can also setup custom project templates and specify some predefined issues that will be created with each new project. On those issues or predefined components you can set the due date and other date fields dynamically. For example have the due date of an issue always 10 days after project creation.

Give it a try, the 30 day free trial is without feature limitations, so you can test everything properly.


author: Mohamed Benziane
body: Hi,

You can use the shared configuration option when creating a new projet. The new project will have the same configuration.

If you want to have the same issue also, you could export them as CSV and import them in the new project or look at the marketplace if there is a plugin that allow copy of project with issue.


Tags: cloud

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