Save time with Backlog’s new replicate feature

Starting a new project just got faster and easier in Backlog with our new Project Settings Export/Import feature. Whether you want to replicate your ideal workflow across departments or eliminate the hassle of setting everything up from scratch, this update is designed to help teams launch new projects with minimal setup.

Reuse your best project setups

Have you ever found yourself manually reconfiguring the same project settings over and over again? Now, you can export your project settings to a file and import them into another project in just a few clicks—no need to rebuild from zero.

What’s included in the feature:

• General Settings: Text formatting (Markdown/Backlog), use of parent/child issues, Git, Wiki, and more
• Issue Types: Names, colors, and templates for issue types like “Task” or “Bug”
• Statuses: Custom and default issue statuses (e.g., “Open,” “In Progress”)
• Categories: Any categories defined in the project
• Milestones: Milestone names and versions

Please note: Start and end dates for milestones and any custom attributes are not currently included in the export. Support for custom attributes is planned for a future release.

Why it matters

Reduce manual setup

Skip repetitive steps and avoid configuration errors. With just a few clicks, you can replicate the exact same settings from a past project.

Share reusable project templates

Standardize best practices across teams by exporting settings from successful projects and sharing them as internal templates.

Launch projects faster

No more reinventing the wheel. Start new projects with tried-and-true configurations so your team can hit the ground running.

Help new users get started

If you’re new to Backlog, you can use project settings created by experienced teammates to begin managing work with confidence.

How to use it

To export settings:

1. Go to the project you want to copy and open “Project Settings.”
2. Click Export Project Settings to download the file.

To import settings:

1. Click Add Project on your dashboard.
2. In the project creation window, select Import project settings.
3. Upload your settings file and fill in your new project name and key.
4. Click Add to finish!

Coming soon: Including custom fields

We’re currently working on adding the exporting and importing functionality to custom fields. Stay tuned for updates.We’ll share more details as soon as they’re ready.

This release is all about making your Backlog experience smoother and more efficient. We hope the Project Settings Export/Import feature helps your team save time, avoid mistakes, and focus more on what matters: delivering great work.

As always, thank you for using Backlog! Let us know what you think of this update—we’re listening.