Create Issue from Template

Here you will learn how to create a new issue from Jira template with Easy Templates for JIra app.

Jira Cloud Instructions

It's very easy to create a new Jira issue using a previously saved Template.

You have 2 options: "Create" or "Prefill new issue" flows. Both have their benefits.

Use it for templates with child tasks and to streamline new issue creation.

If you have added Variables & Forms in you template’s content (like <<Event Name>> - you'll be asked to fill its values.

Click "Create"
A new Jira issue(s) will be created the all the fields are automatically filled
Sub-tasks or child issues will be auto-generated for a corresponding issue containing their own summary and descriptions

You can use a hotkey to call the Templates selection dialog. Just press "x" being inside your Jira instance.

Use it if a modification to content is required prior to an actual new issue creation.

Go to your Jira instance
Click “Templates” button on the left sidebar or “Apps” → “Templates” in the main navbar or click “X” button
A modal window will be opened asking you to choose the proper Project, Issue Type, Template
Click "Prefill New Issue" button
You will be navigated to the standard "Create Issue" dialog with values pre-filled from the template
Adjust fields and Create a new issue.
Then the issue with all child or subtasks will be created!

It's very easy to create a new Jira issue using a previously saved Template.

Unlike in the Cloud version - now you can use only a single "Create" flow. Check it out!

In order to see "Create from Template" menu item the user need to have a Global Permissions -> Bulk Change permission

A new Jira issue will be created immediately and pre-filled with the following fields

Sub-tasks will be auto-generated for corresponding issues containing their own summary and descriptions