Moving/Copying project to new instance

[Anne Finger]

Goodmorning,

For moving/copying a project to new instance we are looking into some issues. Now we found 2 options: 

Export data (backup) and copying data ( copy plan)

https://support.atlassian.com/jira-cloud-administration/docs/export-issues/

https://support.atlassian.com/organization-administration/docs/what-product-data-is-copied/

But we are unable to find the bigger difference between both. So we can see what is the safer option to choose.

Is the export only data related? Or is it also the workflows what are going to be exported and imported. We assume it is only the data what will be exported.

How we look at it now would be the first step to do the copy plan, and when the instance will be permanent to import a export with the data. So everything is back at the "realtime".

[Luka Hummel - codefortynine]

Hello @Anne Finger

If you’re looking to move or copy a project to a new Jira instance, our app Deep Clone for Jira can make this process significantly smoother. Deep Clone is a highly versatile app for cloning Jira issues, including bulk cloning capabilities and the ability to clone entire projects.

Here’s how Deep Clone for Jira could help in your case:

• Project Clone: With Deep Clone, you can duplicate all the issues from a project, including their fields, attachments, comments, and links, into a new instance.
• Customize the cloning process: Choose which data to copy—fields, subtasks, links, and more—so you can tailor it to your exact requirements.
• Instance Clone: If your source and target Jira instances are connected, Deep Clone supports copying data across instances effortlessly.

[Prachi Bolar]

Hi Anne,

Welcome to Community :) 

Please find details :

Data copy :

This kind of copying your project and its structure from one instance to another.

This would be the entire project workflows screens field issue etc.

Export Issue:

- This is to take a backup of your entire instance and importing back to another instance or at time of data loss 

- Export issues can be also used to export only issues based on JQL or filter 

Thank You,

Prachi

[John Funk]

Hi Anne,

I would suggest you check out the Revyz Configuration Manager for Jira app which will do exactly what you are looking for. You can start a free trial at no cost. 

https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1231935/revyz-configuration-manager-for-jira?tab=overview&hosting=cloud