Zendesk to Jira Service Management migration for enterprise support teams

We map fields, migrate data, and rebuild workflows so agents keep working.

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Zendesk to JSM migration handled by specialists


Recognition and expertise:
Double Platinum Partner (Solution and Marketplace)
Finalist for Atlassian Partner of the Year 2024–2025 (Emerging Markets)
Extensive experience with Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, and Assets
50+ Atlassian-certified professionals across all key products
Comprehensive support ecosystem:
Full-service offering covering audits, licensing, implementations, migrations, integrations, and custom app development
22,500+ app installations on the Atlassian Marketplace
More than 11 million end users supported globally

We migrate your tickets, forms, SLAs, and knowledge

Migration tasks we handle


Migrate Zendesk tickets to Jira Service Management projects
Covers full history, including private notes, attachments, and timestamps.
Handles ID mapping, status translation, and large volumes via staged loads.
Recreate request types, forms, SLAs, automations, and queues in JSM Cloud
Builds portals and forms to match current intake with clearer fields and validations.
Recreates SLA goals and pause rules; replaces Zendesk triggers with JSM automation.
Map users, groups, organizations → Jira customers and agent teams; set permissions
Aligns customers, organizations, and agent roles with least-privilege access.
Migrates email identities and sets up SSO/SCIM where applicable.
Move Zendesk Guide articles → Confluence knowledge base 
Preserves article hierarchy, authors, attachments, and last-updated dates.
Adds labels, page templates, and redirects from old URLs/portal links.
Rebuild macros/triggers as JSM automations and Virtual Agent intents
Converts common macros to canned responses and form logic.
Trains Virtual Agent with intents, suggested answers, and escalation rules.
Integrate Assets (CMDB), Opsgenie, and Statuspage where needed
Links requests to assets/services for faster triage and impact view.
Connects incidents to on-call schedules and public comms when required.

Clear, validated Zendesk to Jira Service Management migration

Outcomes and deliverables

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Validated data migration with test runs and reconciliation reports

Ticket counts and key fields matched across environments before go-live. Clear exception logs and fixes documented for audit.
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Planned cutover window and rollback plan to reduce agent downtime

Delta migration strategy to capture late ticket changes. Communication plan and reversible steps agreed in advance.
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Parity for SLAs, queues, and request portals so teams don’t relearn from scratch

Side-by-side UAT to confirm agent views, filters, and triage flows. Portal wording and form design tuned for fewer back-and-forths.
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Clean field/label taxonomy to improve search and deflection

Removes duplicate/custom fields; standardizes names and options. Knowledge labels and article templates set for AI-powered suggestions.
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Security and compliance handled via access controls and data-residency options

Group-based permissions, customer visibility rules, and PII handling. Region-aligned hosting and retention settings documented.
A structured, low-risk migration framework
Our migration playbook
Discovery & audit

Inventory data, volumes, fields, SLAs, Guide structure.

  • Includes: export review, API/ratelimit checks, risk register.
  • You provide: admin access, sample exports, key stakeholders.
Mapping & design

Field/entity mapping; JSM project templates; portal/KB IA.

  • Includes: mapping spec, solution design, migration runbook.
  • You provide: sign-off on mappings, approvers for scope changes.
Pilot migration

Scoped dataset to sandbox; validate with agents.

  • Includes: pilot load, test scripts, defects/issues log.
  • You provide: UAT reviewers, acceptance criteria.
Workflow rebuild

SLAs, queues, forms, automations, permissions.

  • Includes: configuration, documentation, change notes.
  • You provide: business rules, canned responses, approval matrix.
Cutover & go-live

Final delta, switch links/DNS, comms, training.

  • Includes: execution checklist, rollback plan, go-live support.
  • You provide: comms owner, training attendees, freeze window.
Hypercare & handover

Post-go-live fixes, reports, admin training.

  • Includes: issue burn-down, admin handover, ops guide.
  • You provide: named admins, feedback on open items.

Tell us about your Zendesk setup and timelines

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We will reply in 24 hours with detailed information. Our expert will invite you for a meeting (or e-mail you) to determine the exact scope of your needs.

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Katarzyna Dorosz-Żurkowska

Head of Atlassian Services

Our consultant is at your disposal for any additional questions.

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