Create a Template

Create a Template

Create an Issue Template in few clicks! Capture a repeatable process once – reuse it forever to eliminate cloning and copy-paste errors⚑️

Β 

Contents πŸ‘‡πŸ»

Overview

Smart Templates allows you to create issue templates from scratch or save existing Jira issues as reusable templates. You can build issue hierarchies and pre-fill any standard or custom fields to match your process. Common use cases include employee onboarding, project kick-offs, feature releases, hardware procurement, etc.

Β 

Create a Template

  1. Navigate to the Template list via Apps or Project navigation bar.

  2. Click on Create Template.

Screenshot 2025-08-21 at 17.41.07.png
  1. Give your template a name.

Screen Recording 2025-08-21 at 17.46.01.mov
  1. Now, you can start building your template: add issues, pre-fill field values for the beginning. Later, you can also add variables, schedule or automate issue creation.

πŸ’‘ HINT: Check more about the editing options here β†’ Edit Templates

  1. Click Save template

  2. Done!

Β 

Save Issues as a Template

  1. Navigate to an Issue you want to save as a Template

  2. Go to the Smart Templates

πŸ’‘ HINT: You can expand the whole structure to view the Smart Checklists content as well

  1. Click Save as template and type in the Template name β†’ Click OK

image-20250626-110839.png
  1. You will see the notification with the link to the Templates list.

  1. Done! Now you can find a newly created Template in the Template list and adjust it if needed πŸŽ‰

☝🏼NOTE: While saving your issues as a template, not all issue field values can be saved. Please check the list of supported fields here β†’ Supported fields

Β 

You are all set! πŸ™ŒπŸ»