Can I change the project key in JIRA version 3.13.4?

[Juliette_Vincent]

When I go to the Edit Project page, there is no key field to edit. I have browsed around the rest of the system and cannot see an option for doing this anywhere. In my version of JIRA, (3.13.4), is it possible to edit the project key?

[Jobin Kuruvilla [Adaptavist] · Accepted solution]

No, the ability to change project key was introduced long after 3.13.x!

You will have to edit in the DB and will have to remember to change all affected issues but might still miss references in comments etc. Not worth the effort, in my opinion.

[Juliette_Vincent]

Yeah, this is a super old version of JIRA. Thanks very much for the prompt response... I am inclined to agree... the outcome of manual changes wouldn't justify the risk to compliance. Cheers!

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist-]

I'd point out that

1) The recommended way to achieve it would be to upgrade to a version that allows you to do it in the UI

2) You're running software that fails most compliance rules automatically.  (I'm sure you've had that conversation already )