Jira Automation : How to copy parent issue fields into sub-tasks?

Summary

How can the fields from the parent issue be automatically copied into its child sub-task?

Solution

Fields from the parent issue can automatically be copied into the sub-tasks by utilizing a Jira automation rule.

1. Navigate to System > Automation Rule .

2. Create a new rule and choose Issue Created as a trigger.

3. Add an Issue Fields Condition and set it to Issue Type equals Sub-task.

4. Add an action and choose Edit Issue Fields.

   • Choose the field that needs to be copied.

   • Set the operation to Copy from...

   • Choose Parent Issue as the source.

   • Configure additional fields that needs to be copied automatically.

5. Set a name for the rule and turn it on.

6. Review the scope of the rule and limit it to specific projects if needed.