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Issue Templates for Jira
Cloud Data Center
Documentation
FAQ
Release notes
Migration to Cloud
Last updated Feb 3, 2026

Copy subtasks

This chapter provides information about copying subtasks.

While creating a new work item from the template, it’s subtasks are copied by default. Thanks to this, subtasks are created under newly created work item without any manual work.

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  • All required fields are copied from the subtask’s template, regardless the scope settings. Optional fields are copied only if added to the scope.

  • Subtask will be created with reporter set to current user (the user which applies the template). If the reporter field is added to the scope, it will be applied to the subtask after it is created.

  • Creating subtasks may take some time. You may need to refresh the page to see changes.

  • By default, the order of work items in structures is not maintained. You can enable this option in Global configuration - Advanced.

Jira Subtask template
Copy Subtask
Creating sub tasks
Copy Subtask

How to enable Copy Subtasks

If your subtasks are not copied from a template to a new work item, make sure you have Copy Subtasks toggle switched on.

To enable Copy subtasks feature:

  1. Navigate to Template’s repository > target template.
  2. Click Template’s configuration quick-add button.
  3. In General tab, switch on the Copy subtasks toggle.
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    Copy Subtask
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For more information, navigate Template’s configuration chapter.

Need help?

If you can’t find the answer you need in our documentation, raise a support request*.

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