Jira Datacenter migration (only changing url)

[Mohammad RahmaniNasab]

I wonder if there is a safe way to "Just change URL" of the entire jira (Datecenter), like changing "Jira.somedomain.com" to "sth.somedomain.com"

Can u please guide me to an appropriate approach?

[Rilwan Ahmed · Accepted solution]

Hi @Mohammad RahmaniNasab ,

This is not done from UI. You need to contact your server (windows/Linux) admins to change the url. 

After the URL is setup in backend, you need to modify the jira base URL as described below:

To configure the base URL:

1. In the upper-right corner of the screen, select Administration  > System.

2. In the sidebar, select General configuration.

3. Select Edit settings.

4. Enter the new URL in the Base URL text box.

5. Select Update to save your changes.

Details in https://confluence.atlassian.com/adminjiraserver/configuring-the-base-url-938847830.html

[Mohammad RahmaniNasab]

Thanks for your response,

do you think this approach has any side effects ?

I want to be aware of any possible risks.

I'll be thankful for your response.

[Rilwan Ahmed]

Hi @Mohammad RahmaniNasab ,

I would request you to try in your test instance, check for any issues/problems and then do changes in production. 

You may want to update the application links to remap to the new url.