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# Clone Expert for Jira: From Hours to Seconds (Save 3-4 Hours Weekly)
- URL: https://projectflow.co.uk/clone-expert-for-jira/
- Published: 2026-01-04T13:12:22.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-15T19:03:01.000Z
- Author: Mike

***Sponsored by*** [Vilisoft](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/vendors/1214764/vilisoft?ref=projectflow.co.uk)

**Real client scenario:**

"Mike, we clone the same epic structure every sprint. 50 issues. Different assignees, dates, priorities. Takes us 2-3 hours of manual work every two weeks."

**My response:**

"What if I told you that could be 2 minutes instead?"

**Their reaction:**

"No way. Show me."

**I showed them Clone Expert for Jira.** They now save 3-4 hours per week. Every week.

Let me show you why this is the best epic cloning tool on the market.

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## The Problem: Cloning Epics in Jira Is Painful

**Let's be honest about how we use epics:**

**The theory:** Epics are large user stories in Agile methodology.

**The reality:** We use them to group issues into sprint cycles, project phases, or recurring workflows.

Clone Expert respects your [workflow configurations](https://projectflow.co.uk/jira-workflow-customization-guide/).

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/Cloning_gif_2.gif)

**Common scenario:**

You have an epic with 50 issues. Every sprint (or every 2-4 weeks), you need to repeat that structure:

- Same epic
- Same issue types
- Same workflow
- Different dates
- Different assignees
- Different priorities

**Manual cloning process:**

1. Clone epic (Jira does this)
2. Manually clone 50 issues (one by one)
3. Update dates on each issue
4. Change assignees
5. Adjust priorities
6. Update custom fields
7. Re-link issues to new epic
8. Fix broken links
9. Update components
10. Repeat forever

**Time required:** 2-3 hours

**Frequency:** Every sprint (bi-weekly)

**Annual waste:** 50-75 hours per year

**That's almost 2 full work weeks wasted on repetitive cloning.**

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![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/b083bf8c-9078-4388-9bfc-fd8ab19eb14f.webp)

## The Solution: Clone Expert for Jira

**What is Clone Expert?**

A Jira plugin (Cloud + Data Center) that clones epics WITH all child issues in one operation.

**The process with Clone Expert:**

1. Open epic
2. Click "Clone Template"
3. Select which issues to clone
4. Bulk update fields (dates, assignees, priorities)
5. Click "Clone"
6. Done

**Time required:** 2 minutes

**Time saved:** 2-3 hours → 2 minutes = **98% faster**

**That's 3-4 hours saved per week for most teams.**

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## Why Clone Expert Is the Best on the Market

I've tested every epic cloning solution. Clone Expert wins. Here's why:

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/a0fcf98e-3d54-4573-afed-77de82941987.webp)

Clone Expert Is the Best!

### Feature #1: True Bulk Cloning

**Other tools:**

- Clone epic ✅
- Clone issues one-by-one ❌
- Manual updates ❌

**Clone Expert:**

- Clone epic ✅
- Clone ALL issues simultaneously ✅
- Bulk field updates ✅
- Maintains relationships ✅

**In one operation.**

### Feature #2: Selective Cloning

**You don't always want to clone everything.**

**Clone Expert lets you:**

- Select which issues to clone (checkboxes)
- Clone some, skip others
- Mix and match

**Example:**

Epic has 50 issues. You only need 30 for next sprint.

**With Clone Expert:**

- Uncheck 20 issues
- Clone remaining 30
- Done

**Without:** Clone all 50, manually delete 20\. (More work)

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/ac96ba9f-3a92-4082-883b-9225153a6df2.webp)

### Feature #3: Bulk Field Updates

**This is the game-changer.**

**Scenario:** Cloning 50 issues for next sprint. All need:

- Priority: High
- Assignee: New team member
- Component: Backend
- Due Date: 2 weeks from now

**Manual process:** Update 50 issues individually (30+ minutes)

**Clone Expert:** Select all 50, set values once, apply to all (30 seconds)

**Fields you can bulk update:**

- Summary (prefix/suffix)
- Description
- Assignee
- Priority
- Due Date
- Labels
- Components
- Fix Version
- Custom fields
- And more

**Set once, apply to all selected issues.**

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/ea3b9efd-c2f5-42f9-9c67-e86d92744f3f.webp)

### Feature #4: Smart Placeholders

**This is where Clone Expert becomes magical.**

**Placeholders = Smart values for fields**

**Available placeholders:**

- `{project.key}` \- Project key (e.g., "DS")
- `{project.name}` \- Project name (e.g., "Demo Scrum")
- `{parent.key}` \- Epic key
- `{parent.summary}` \- Epic summary
- `{current.date}` \- Today's date
- `{current.time}` \- Current time
- `{current.user.name}` \- Your username
- `{issue.key}` \- Original issue key

**Example use cases:**

**Use Case 1: Add project name to summaries**

Original issues:

- "Design homepage"
- "Build API"
- "Write tests"

With placeholder `{project.name} -` as prefix:

- "Demo Scrum - Design homepage"
- "Demo Scrum - Build API"
- "Demo Scrum - Write tests"

**One click. All issues updated.**

**Use Case 2: Add sprint identifier to descriptions**

Add to description: `Cloned from {parent.key} on {current.date}`

Every cloned issue gets: "Cloned from DS-26 on 2026-01-15"

**Automatic documentation.**

**Use Case 3: Version tracking in summaries**

Epic name: "Blog Section Update - Version 7"

Add `- Sprint {current.date}` to summaries

Result:

- "Build feature X - Sprint 2026-01-15"
- "Test feature Y - Sprint 2026-01-15"

**No manual date entry needed.**

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/96859cc8-ab8c-48e2-baa4-2727bb11f061.webp)

### Feature #5: Cross-Project Cloning

**Clone epic to different project.**

**Scenario:** Template epic in "Templates" project. Clone to active projects regularly.

**Clone Expert:**

1. Open template epic
2. Clone to "Project A"
3. Issues created in Project A
4. Maintain all configurations

**Use cases:**

- Template library (one place for all templates)
- Client onboarding (same process, different projects)
- Department workflows (HR, IT, Finance templates)

Perfect for repeatable processes like [employee onboarding](https://projectflow.co.uk/complete-jsm-employee-onboarding-system/).

### Feature #6: Subtask Support

**Clone issues WITH subtasks.**

**Scenario:** Each issue has 3 subtasks. 50 issues = 150 subtasks.

**Manual cloning:** Clone 50 issues, manually create 150 subtasks

**Clone Expert:** Check "Include subtasks" option. Done.

**All subtasks cloned, linked correctly, ready to use.**

### Feature #7: Preserve Links

**Issue links matter.**

**Types of links Clone Expert preserves:**

- "Blocks" relationships
- "Relates to" connections
- "Duplicates" links
- Custom link types

**Options:**

- Clone links to new issues
- Maintain original links
- Clone links to existing issues in target project

**Your workflow relationships stay intact.**

### Feature #8: Comments & Attachments

**Clone with or without history.**

**Options:**

- Clone comments
- Clone attachments
- Clone both
- Clone neither

**Use case:** Template epics with instructions in comments.

**Clone with comments:** New team sees instructions automatically.

### Feature #9: Speed

**I tested this with 250 issues.**

**Clone Expert cloned all 250 in under 60 seconds.**

**That's 4+ issues per second.**

**Jira's native clone:** Would take 30+ minutes (clone each issue individually)

**The difference is absurd.**

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## Real Client Success Story

**Company:** SaaS startup, 30 developers, 2-week sprints

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/948d4727-f1a3-4071-8e39-a86eee1c041d.webp)

**Challenge:** Every sprint, clone "Sprint Template" epic with 45 standard issues (tasks, bugs, stories, subtasks).

**Manual process:**

- Product Manager: 2.5 hours every sprint
- Mistakes: Forgot to update dates, wrong assignees, missing links
- Frustration: High
- Cost: $100+/sprint in wasted salary

**After Clone Expert:**

**Process:**

1. Open Sprint Template epic
2. Click "Clone Template"
3. Update epic name: "Sprint 23"
4. Select all 45 issues
5. Bulk update:
  - Due dates: +14 days
  - Assignees: Current sprint team
  - Priority: Default to Medium
  - Component: Current focus area
6. Click "Clone"
7. Wait 15 seconds
8. Done

**Time:** 2 minutes

**Savings:** 2.5 hours → 2 minutes = **2.47 hours saved per sprint**

**Annual savings:** 2.47 hours × 26 sprints = **64 hours = 1.6 work weeks**

**ROI:** Clone Expert pays for itself in first sprint.

**Bonus benefits:**

- No mistakes (bulk updates prevent errors)
- Consistent structure (template ensures nothing missed)
- Team confidence (Product Manager loves it)

**They now save 3-4 hours per week** because they clone multiple epics (sprint planning, release planning, client onboarding).

---

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/d6bb6865-e7a5-4361-a132-6cd2143115e4.webp)

## Step-by-Step: How to Use Clone Expert

Let me walk you through the exact process.

### Step 1: Install Clone Expert

**From Atlassian Marketplace:**

1. Go to Marketplace
2. Search: "Clone Expert for Jira"
3. Click **Try it Free** (30-day trial)
4. Approve installation

**From Jira:**

1. **Settings** → **Apps** → **Find new apps**
2. Search: "Clone Expert for Jira"
3. Click **Try it Free**
4. Wait 30 seconds
5. Plugin ready

**Works on:**

- ✅ Jira Cloud
- ✅ Jira Data Center
- ✅ Jira Server (legacy)

**No configuration needed.** Instant use after installation.

### Step 2: Open Your Epic

**Navigate to the epic you want to clone.**

**My recommendation:** Open in **full-screen mode**

- Click epic key to open
- This gives you clean, focused view

**Example:** Epic "DS-26: Blog Section Update - Version 6"

### Step 3: Click "Clone Template"

**Find the action menu** (three dots, top right)

**Click:** Clone Template

**Clone Expert dialog opens.**

### Step 4: Configure Clone Settings

**Basic Settings:**

**Destination Project:**

- Default: Same project
- Option: Select different project (cross-project clone)

**Epic Name:**

- Update to new version/sprint
- Example: "Blog Section Update - Version 7"

**Epic Fields:**

- Assignee
- Due Date
- Fix Version
- Priority
- Custom fields

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/4babec84-c360-4a32-81a9-43dcf93b38a1--1-.webp)

### Step 5: Select Clone Options

**What to include:**

☐ **Subtasks** \- Clone issues with their subtasks   
☐ **Links** \- Preserve issue relationships   
☐ **Comments** \- Include comment history   
☐ **Attachments** \- Clone file attachments

**My recommendation for sprint templates:**

- ✅ Subtasks
- ✅ Links
- ❌ Comments (unless instructions)
- ❌ Attachments (usually not needed)

**Link Strategy:**

**Option 1:** Link cloned issues to new epic (usual choice) **Option 2:** Maintain links to original issues **Option 3:** Clone links to same project as epic

**For sprint templates:** Option 1

### Step 6: Select Issues to Clone

**All issues from epic appear as checkboxes.**

**Select:**

- Check all (clone everything)
- Check some (selective clone)

**Example:**

Epic has 50 issues. You only need 30 for next sprint.

**Action:**

- Uncheck 20 you don't need
- Check 30 you do need

**Clone Expert clones only checked issues.**

### Step 7: Bulk Update Fields

**This is where the magic happens.**

**For each issue, you can set:**

- Summary (prefix/suffix)
- Description
- Priority
- Assignee
- Due Date
- Labels
- Components
- Fix Version
- Estimates
- Custom fields

**Two modes:**

**1\. Set individual values** (each issue different) **2\. Apply to all** (bulk update all selected)

**Example: Bulk Priority Update**

1. Click **Priority** column header
2. Select **Set Value**
3. Choose "High"
4. Click **Apply to All**
5. All 30 issues now have Priority = High

**Do this for any field. Massive time saver.**

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/9bc67e88-02f7-42d1-8c42-3c34f6d94d96.webp)

### Step 8: Use Placeholders (Advanced)

**Add smart values to fields.**

**Example 1: Add Project Name to Summary**

1. Click **Summary** column header
2. Select **Set Prefix**
3. Enter: `{project.name} -`
4. Click **Apply to All**

**Result:**

Original: "Build homepage" New: "Demo Scrum - Build homepage"

**Example 2: Add Clone Date to Description**

1. Click **Description** column header
2. Select **Append Text**
3. Enter: `Cloned on {current.date} from {parent.key}`
4. Click **Apply to All**

**Result:** Every description gets: "Cloned on 2026-01-15 from DS-26"

**Available placeholders:**

Copy from **Placeholders** button (right side of dialog):

- `{project.key}`
- `{project.name}`
- `{parent.key}`
- `{parent.summary}`
- `{current.date}`
- `{current.time}`
- `{current.user.name}`
- `{issue.key}`

**Click placeholder to copy to clipboard** (prevents formatting issues).

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/cb1a5b47-8064-4f93-ae82-2dd858865112.webp)

### Step 9: Clone

**Final check:**

- Epic name updated? ✓
- Issues selected? ✓
- Fields configured? ✓

**Click: Clone**

**Progress bar appears.**

**Clone Expert clones:**

- Epic
- All selected issues
- Subtasks (if enabled)
- Links (if enabled)
- Comments (if enabled)
- All field values

**Speed:**

- 10 issues: 3 seconds
- 50 issues: 10 seconds
- 100 issues: 20 seconds
- 250 issues: 60 seconds

**When done:**

- New epic created
- All issues created
- Links preserved
- You're redirected to new epic

**Done. Ready to work.**

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![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/07db8a60-0c71-4a89-8f2b-9605e09b8b97.webp)

## Advanced Use Cases

Beyond basic sprint cloning, here's how teams use Clone Expert.

### Use Case 1: Client Onboarding Template

**Scenario:** Consulting firm onboards 5-10 new clients monthly. Same 30-task process each time.

**Template epic:** "Client Onboarding - Template"

**30 tasks:**

- Kickoff meeting
- Requirements gathering
- Contract setup
- System access
- Training sessions
- etc.

**Process with Clone Expert:**

1. Clone template epic
2. Rename: "Client Onboarding - Acme Corp"
3. Bulk update:
  - Assignees: Project team
  - Due dates: Based on contract start
  - Client name in descriptions: Use placeholder `{project.name}`
4. Clone
5. 30 tasks ready, customized for Acme Corp

**Time:** 3 minutes vs 2 hours manual

**Used:** 5-10 times per month

**Monthly savings:** 15-30 hours

### Use Case 2: Release Planning

**Scenario:** Software team releases quarterly. Each release has same 80-task checklist.

**Template epic:** "Release Checklist - Template"

**Tasks include:**

- Feature freeze
- QA testing cycles
- Documentation updates
- Staging deployment
- Production deployment
- Monitoring setup
- Rollback plans
- Post-release review

**Process:**

1. Clone template
2. Rename: "Q2 2026 Release Checklist"
3. Bulk update due dates: Aligned to Q2 timeline
4. Assign to release manager
5. Clone

**80 tasks created, configured, ready**

**Time:** 5 minutes vs 3+ hours manual

### Use Case 3: Department Templates

**Scenario:** Large organization, multiple departments use Jira differently.

**Templates:**

- HR: Employee onboarding (25 tasks)
- IT: New employee setup (40 tasks)
- Facilities: Workspace preparation (15 tasks)
- Finance: Vendor onboarding (20 tasks)

**Process:**

HR hires new employee → Clone all 4 templates simultaneously

**Each department gets their epic with tasks**

**Cross-functional onboarding in 5 minutes**

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/42d1172e-b75a-4fd1-8dee-17d9521f34c0.webp)

### Use Case 4: Recurring Projects

**Scenario:** Marketing team runs monthly campaigns. Same structure every time.

**Template epic:** "Monthly Campaign - Template"

**Tasks:**

- Strategy session
- Content creation
- Design assets
- Ad setup
- Launch
- Monitoring
- Results analysis

**Process:**

1st of every month:

1. Clone template
2. Rename: "Campaign - January 2026"
3. Bulk update dates: 1st-31st of month
4. Assign to campaign manager
5. Clone

**New campaign ready to go**

**Time:** 2 minutes

**Frequency:** Monthly (12 times/year)

**Annual savings:** 22+ hours

![](https://projectflow.co.uk/content/images/2026/01/df109740-4c1b-4ff6-b279-2b22522a528c.webp)

### Use Case 5: Training Modules

**Scenario:** Training team creates courses. Each course has same structure.

**Template epic:** "Course Template"

**Tasks:**

- Outline creation
- Content writing
- Video recording
- Quiz development
- LMS upload
- Beta testing
- Launch

**Process:**

New course needed:

1. Clone template
2. Rename: "Course - Advanced Excel"
3. Update descriptions with course-specific details
4. Assign to instructor
5. Clone

**Course project ready**

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## Pricing & ROI Calculator

**Clone Expert pricing is ridiculously affordable.**

**Cloud pricing:** $10-50/month (depends on tier) **Data Center:** $1,500-12,000 (one-time, depends on tier)

**ROI calculation:**

**Scenario:** Team saves 3 hours/week with Clone Expert

**Annual time savings:** 3 hours × 52 weeks = 156 hours

**Cost of that time:** 156 hours × $50/hour = **$7,800**

**Clone Expert cost (Cloud):** $600/year (assuming $50/month)

**Net savings:** $7,800 - $600 = **$7,200/year**

**ROI:** 1,200% (12x return)

**Payback period:** < 1 month

**Even if you only save 1 hour per week:** Still 4x ROI

**This is one of the highest-ROI Jira apps available.**

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## Common Questions

### Q: Does this work with Jira native clone?

**A:** No, completely separate. Jira's native clone doesn't clone child issues. Clone Expert does.

### Q: Can I clone to different project types?

**A:** Yes. Clone from Scrum to Kanban, team-managed to company-managed, etc.

### Q: What about custom fields?

**A:** Fully supported. Bulk update custom fields just like standard fields.

### Q: Does it work with subtasks?

**A:** Yes. Enable "Include subtasks" option.

### Q: Can I clone only some issues from an epic?

**A:** Yes. Uncheck issues you don't want. Clone only checked ones.

### Q: What about issue links?

**A:** Preserved. "Blocks", "Relates to", custom links all maintained.

### Q: Does it affect Jira performance?

**A:** No. Lightweight plugin. No performance impact. Tested on instances with 700+ projects.

### Q: Can I use this for non-epic scenarios?

**A:** Primarily designed for epics. But you can clone issues in bulk from filters too.

### Q: What if I make a mistake?

**A:** Just delete the cloned epic (deletes all cloned issues). Re-clone with correct settings.

### Q: Is there a limit on how many issues I can clone?

**A:** Tested with 250+ issues successfully. No practical limit.

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## Tips & Best Practices

After using Clone Expert extensively, here's what works:

### Tip #1: Create Template Epics

**Don't clone production epics repeatedly.**

**Better:** Create dedicated template epics in "Templates" project

**Benefits:**

- Templates stay clean (no work-in-progress)
- Easy to update (improve template over time)
- Cross-project cloning

### Tip #2: Use Descriptive Placeholder Prefixes

**Instead of:** Generic summaries **Use:** Placeholders for context

**Example:**

- Bad: "Build feature"
- Good: "{project.name} - Build feature - {current.date}"
- Result: "Acme Corp - Build feature - 2026-01-15"

**Makes issues searchable and identifiable.**

### Tip #3: Leverage Bulk Updates

**Don't set fields individually on 50 issues.**

**Use bulk update for:**

- Priority (usually same for all)
- Component (usually one per epic)
- Fix Version (sprint/release version)
- Assignee (if same team)

**Only customize individually when necessary.**

### Tip #4: Test on Staging First

**For large epics (100+ issues):**

- Test clone on staging/sandbox first
- Verify all fields clone correctly
- Check custom fields especially
- Then do production clone

**Avoids cleanup if something's wrong.**

### Tip #5: Document Your Templates

**Add instructions in epic description:**

```
TEMPLATE EPIC - Do not modify directly

To use:
1. Clone with Clone Expert
2. Update epic name to current sprint/version
3. Bulk update due dates (+14 days)
4. Assign to current sprint team
5. Clone

Last updated: 2026-01-15

```

**Makes templates self-documenting.**

### Tip #6: Review Cloned Issues

**After cloning:**

- Open new epic
- Spot-check 3-5 issues
- Verify fields updated correctly
- Check links preserved

**Catch any issues immediately.**

### Tip #7: Save Commonly Used Placeholder Patterns

**Keep a doc with your favorite patterns:**

**Summary prefixes:**

- `{project.name} -`
- `[Sprint {current.date}]`
- `{parent.summary} >`

**Description additions:**

- `Cloned from {parent.key} on {current.date} by {current.user.name}`

**Copy-paste when needed.**

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## Alternatives Comparison

**Why Clone Expert vs other options?**

### vs Jira Native Clone

**Jira Native:**

- ✅ Clones single issue
- ❌ Doesn't clone child issues
- ❌ No bulk updates
- ❌ No placeholders

**Clone Expert:**

- ✅ Clones epic + all children
- ✅ Bulk updates
- ✅ Placeholders
- ✅ Selective cloning

**Winner:** Clone Expert (not even close)

### vs ScriptRunner

**ScriptRunner:**

- ✅ Can script epic cloning
- ❌ Requires Groovy knowledge
- ❌ Time-consuming to write
- ❌ No GUI

**Clone Expert:**

- ✅ No coding needed
- ✅ Visual interface
- ✅ Placeholders built-in
- ✅ Immediate use

**Winner:** Clone Expert (for non-developers)

### vs Automation for Jira

**Automation:**

- ✅ Can clone issues
- ❌ Can't clone epics with children easily
- ❌ Complex rules needed
- ❌ No bulk field updates

**Clone Expert:**

- ✅ One-click epic cloning
- ✅ Bulk updates
- ✅ Simpler

**Winner:** Clone Expert (for epic workflows)

### vs Manual Process

**Manual:**

- ❌ 2-3 hours
- ❌ Error-prone
- ❌ Tedious

**Clone Expert:**

- ✅ 2 minutes
- ✅ Consistent
- ✅ Automated

**Winner:** Obviously Clone Expert

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## The Bottom Line

**If you clone epics regularly, Clone Expert is essential.**

**The math is simple:**

**Time saved:** 2-3 hours → 2 minutes per clone **Frequency:** Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly (depends on team) **Annual savings:** 50-150+ hours **ROI:** 4-12x minimum

**Cost:** $10-50/month (Cloud) or $1,500+ one-time (Data Center)

**Payback period:** < 1 month for most teams

**Teams that need Clone Expert:**

- Scrum/Agile teams (sprint templates)
- Consulting firms (client onboarding)
- IT departments (user setup workflows)
- HR teams (employee onboarding)
- Marketing teams (campaign templates)
- Anyone cloning epics more than once per month

**Try it free for 30 days.** If it doesn't save you hours immediately, I'd be shocked.

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## Get Started

**Install Clone Expert:**

- Marketplace: Search "Clone Expert for Jira"
- Direct link: [https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1217678/clone-expert-for-jira-templates-epics-and-issues](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1217678/clone-expert-for-jira-templates-epics-and-issues?ref=projectflow.co.uk)
- 30-day free trial, no credit card required. The app is also free up to 10 users

**Resources:**

- Documentation: [https://jira-apps.vilisoft.com/clone-expert-for-jira-documentation/getting-started/](https://jira-apps.vilisoft.com/clone-expert-for-jira-documentation/getting-started/?ref=projectflow.co.uk)
- Support: [https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1217678/clone-expert-for-jira-templates-epics-and-issues?tab=support](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/apps/1217678/clone-expert-for-jira-templates-epics-and-issues?tab=support&ref=projectflow.co.uk)
- My demo video: [https://youtu.be/4ThN-QXxrZ0](https://youtu.be/4ThN-QXxrZ0?ref=projectflow.co.uk)

**Need consulting on Jira workflows or epic templates?** I help teams optimize their Jira setups regularly. [Book a consultation](https://projectflow.co.uk/consultation/).

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**Disclosure:** This article is sponsored by [Vilisoft](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/vendors/1214764/vilisoft?ref=projectflow.co.uk). However, I genuinely recommend Clone Expert—I've deployed it for multiple clients who report 3-4 hours saved weekly. It's one of the highest-ROI Jira apps available.