Pivot Report

Import settings from another report

This article explains how to import the settings from an existing report into a new one.

Why should you import settings from another report?

You should import settings from another report to quickly reuse an existing configuration without creating a report copy.

Importing settings allows you to apply the same scope and structure—such as enabled tabs and the configuration of the Summary and Breakdown sections for each tab—directly to your current report. This reduces the number of steps needed to reapply the settings, since you do not need to leave the report, create a copy, or rename it afterward.

How can you import settings?

To import settings from an existing report, follow these steps:

  1. In the Header section, click Configure and select Import settings from the dropdown.

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  1. In the Import Settings pop-up, select the source report from which you want to import settings, by using the dropdown, search textbox, or report list.

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  1. Select which settings will be imported from the source report.

  2. Click Import.

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  1. Click Save in the report’s Header section.

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Optionally, while review the Import Settings, after step 2, click on Open to check the source report and make changes, before import importing its settings. Save your changes before importing the source report.

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FAQ

Can you configure a report while importing its settings into another report.

Yes. You can configure a report and afterwards import its settings into another report.

However, only saved changes are included during the import. If you make additional updates, you must save them first before importing that report’s settings into another report.

Can you import report settings from another Jira instance or environment?

No. You can import settings only from reports that you can access within your current Jira instance.environment.

You cannot import settings from another Jira Data Center environment or from a different Jira Cloud instance.

Can you verify the source report used to import settings?

No. Once settings are imported into a report, there is no record of the source report. You cannot verify which report was used to import the settings.

If you are using a report as a template for importing settings into new report, we recommend that this template be accessible t

Troubleshooting

Can you use other methods to locate a report before importing its settings?

Yes. If you cannot find the source report using the search box in the Import Settings pop-up, follow the steps described in a related article to locate the report.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact our support team via email or service desk. Our team is available Monday through Friday (9:00 AM to 7:00 PM GMT+7) to help with technical challenges or discuss improvements.