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Copying an existing {% data variables.projects.project_v2 %} |
Copying a project |
You can use an existing project as a template by copying it. |
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You can copy an existing project and use it as a template to save time configuring your views and custom fields.
When you copy a project, the new project will contain the same {% data reusables.projects.what-gets-copied %}. The new project will not contain the original project's items, collaborators, or team and repository links.
{% data reusables.projects.org-templates %}
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Navigate to the project you want to copy.
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In the top-right, click {% octicon "kebab-horizontal" aria-label="More options" %} to open the menu.
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In the menu, click {% octicon "copy" aria-hidden="true" %} Make a copy.
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Optionally, if you want all draft issues to be copied with the project, in the "Make a copy" dialog, select Draft issues will be copied if selected.
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Under "Owner", select either the organization that will own the new project or your personal account.
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Under "New project name", type the name of the new project.
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Click Copy project.
