Easy Tech TutsHow to Bulk Clone Jira Issues Easily 2026
By Impran M N
Duplicating tickets one at a time is painful, especially when you need to preserve hierarchies and links. This guide covers two practical approaches to bulk cloning issues in Jira — building an automation rule, or using a marketplace app for larger jobs.
01Filter the issues you want to clone
Use the advanced issue navigator and a JQL query to isolate the exact group of tasks, bugs, or stories you need to duplicate.
02Build a clone automation rule
Go to Project Settings, open the Automation builder, and configure a manual trigger that clones matching issues.
03Or use a marketplace cloning app
For larger jobs, apps like Deep Clone or Easy Clone in your navigator toolbar can process large batches of issues at once.
04Choose what to carry over
Select your destination project and decide whether to include subtasks, attachments, comments, or links in the cloned copies.
05Clean up the cloned issues
Use bulk field editing to strip default 'CLONE' prefixes and adjust summaries or assignees before confirming the duplication job.
Frequently asked questions
How do I clone multiple Jira issues at once?
You can build an automation rule that clones issues on a trigger, or use a marketplace app like Deep Clone or Easy Clone for larger batches.
Does cloning preserve subtasks and attachments?
Most cloning tools let you choose whether to carry over subtasks, attachments, and comment logs when duplicating issues.
Why do cloned issues have 'CLONE' in the title?
Jira adds a default prefix to cloned issue summaries, which you can remove afterward using bulk field editing.
Can I clone issues across different projects?
Yes, when cloning you can select a different destination project to move the duplicated issues into.
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