JIRA - Convert Subtask to Issue



To convert a subtask to an issue, we should first navigate to the subtask that needs to be converted into an issue. Then, Select More → Convert to issue. The following screenshot shows how to navigate at Convert to Issue.

Convert a subtask to an issue

To begin with, click on the drop down box of the Select Issue Type option, choose the type of the issue (i.e., a standard issue type) and click on the Next button.

The following screenshot shows how to convert a sub-task to an issue.

Convert subtask to an issue

If the status of the subtask is not an allowed status for the new issue type, then the Select New Status screen is displayed. Select a new status and click on the Next button.

In the next step, the Update Fields screen will be prompted to enter any additional fields if they are required. Otherwise, a message will display stating – 'All fields will be updated automatically'. Click on Next.

The following screenshot shows how to convert a subtask in to an issue.

Update Fields

The Confirmation screen is displayed. It will display the original values and the new values. Click on Finish.

The following screenshot shows how to convert a subtask to an issue.

Confirmation Screen

The issue will be displayed. It is no longer a subtask. There is no longer a parent issue number displayed at the top of the screen.

The following screenshot shows how the issue will display after conversion from a subtask.

Conversion from a subtask
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