Manage Link Templates
The Link Templates feature allows users to efficiently create, manage, and apply link templates within Jira. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process of managing and creating link templates.
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Create Link Template
Users can create new link templates to store predefined link structures, making issue linking more efficient.
Steps to Create a Link Template
Open the Manage Link Templates page
Click the ‘Add Link Template’ button
Enter Link Template Details:
Link Template Name: Provide a meaningful name (e.g., "Documentation & Knowledge Base References").
Description (Optional): Add a brief description of what this template does.
URL: Input the URL format for the link (e.g.,
https://jira.company.com/browse/{ISSUE_KEY}
).
Click "Create" to create the link template.
Now the template has been created and can be used
Edit Link Template
You can update an existing link template to modify its details, such as the name, description, or links.
Steps to Edit a Link Template
Open the Manage Link Templates Page
Navigate to Link Templates from the sidebar.
Select the Link Template to Edit
Locate the template you want to update from the list.
Click on the Edit (pencil) icon next to the template.
Modify Template Details
Update the Template Name, Description, or Links as needed.
Save Changes
Click Update to apply your modifications.
Delete Link Template
To delete a Link Template:
Find the Template in the Link Templates list.
Click the Trash Bin Icon in the "Actions" column.
Confirm Deletion:
A confirmation dialog will appear.
Click "Delete" to move the template to the trash.
Deleted Link Templates are moved to the trash for 30 days before being permanently deleted.
To access deleted templates:
Click on the Trash bin icon at the top-right of the Manage Link Templates page.
The Trash Table displays:
The Template Name.
The Owner.
The Days Left before permanent deletion.
Here’s a quick video showing how to delete a Link Template
Restore Link Template from the Trash
If a Link Template was deleted by mistake, it can be restored before it is permanently deleted. Templates in the Trash remain available for 30 days, after which they will be automatically removed.
To restore a deleted Link Template:
Open the Trash Link Templates page by clicking the Trash bin icon.
Locate the template you want to restore.
Click the Restore icon next to the template.
The template will be moved back to the Manage Link Templates page and will be available for use again.
Delete Link Template from the Trash
If a Link Template is no longer needed, it can be permanently deleted from the Trash. This action cannot be undone, so ensure that the template is no longer required before proceeding.
To permanently delete a Link Template:
Open the Trash Link Templates page by clicking the Trash bin icon.
Locate the template you want to permanently delete.
Click the Delete Permanently icon (🗑️) next to the template.
A confirmation popup will appear—click "Delete Permanently" to confirm.
The template will be completely removed from the system.
Note: Once a Link Template is permanently deleted, it cannot be restored. Be sure to double-check before confirming the deletion.
Set a Link Template as Favorite
To mark the Link Templates that you use frequently, you can set them as Favorites.
Add Link Template to Favorite
To add a Link Template to the Favorites list:
Navigate to the Manage Link Templates page.
Identify the Link Template you want to mark as Favorite.
Click on the Star icon next to the template name.
Once a template is marked as a favorite, it will be easier to access when applying templates to Jira issues.
Remove Link Template from Favorite
If you no longer need quick access to a Link Template, you can remove it from Favorites.
Steps to Remove a Link Template from Favorites
Navigate to the Manage Link Templates page.
Locate the Link Template that is currently marked as Favorite (indicated by a filled Star icon ⭐).
Click on the Star icon again to unmark it.
Once removed, the template will no longer appear in your Favorites list, but it will still be available for use in your Link Templates.
This short video demonstrates how to quickly set a Link Template as a favorite and remove it from favorites in just a few clicks!