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how to rename existing issue type in jira for a project?

Rashmi Uppin
Rashmi Uppin March 8, 2023

how to rename existing issue type in jira for a project, when the existing issue type is also used by other projects issue screens.

I just want to rename the issue type name used only to my project screen and not to other project screen

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John Funk
John Funk
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March 8, 2023

Hi Rashmi - Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

You cannot rename it for just one project. If you want to use a different name, then you need to create a new Issue Type and add it to the Issue Type Scheme for that project. 

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