How do I export all projects from Jira cloud?

Jira Cloud is a powerful tool for project management, but sometimes you may need to export all your projects for backup, migration, or reporting purposes. Since Jira Cloud does not provide a direct way to export all projects at once, you’ll need to use workarounds to achieve this goal.

Why Export Projects from Jira Cloud?

There are several reasons why you might want to export your projects from Jira Cloud:

• Backup: Keeping a local copy of your projects ensures data safety.
• Migration: If you’re moving to another Jira instance or platform, exporting is essential.
• Analysis & Reporting: Some teams prefer offline analysis using Excel or third-party tools.
• Compliance: Certain industries require data to be stored in specific environments.

Methods to Export All Projects

Since Jira Cloud does not have a built-in feature to export all projects at once, here are some alternative ways to do it.

1. Using Jira Cloud Backup

Jira provides a backup option that includes all projects, issues, and configurations. Follow these steps:

1. Go to Jira Administration by clicking on the gear icon.
2. Navigate to System > Backup Manager.
3. Click on Create Backup for Cloud.
4. Download the generated ZIP file, which includes all Jira data.

Note: This method exports everything but is not flexible for single-project extraction.

2. Exporting Projects Using Jira REST API

If you need more control over your export, you can use Jira’s REST API to extract project data programmatically.

Steps to export:

1. Generate an API token from Atlassian API Tokens.
2. Use a tool like Postman or cURL to make API requests.
3. Run this command to get project data:

curl -u your-email@example.com:your-api-token -X GET -H "Content-Type: application/json" "https://your-domain.atlassian.net/rest/api/3/project"

This will return a JSON file with all project details.

3. Exporting Issues for Each Project

If your goal is to export all project issues, you can use Jira’s built-in CSV export option:

1. Go to Jira Search.
2. Use project = "Your Project Name" in the search filter.
3. Click Export > CSV (All Fields).
4. Repeat for all required projects.

4. Using Third-Party Tools

There are several marketplace apps that simplify the export process. Some popular ones include:

• Jira Cloud Exporter
• eazyBI Reports and Charts
• Dataplane Reports

These tools allow you to export structured data without dealing with APIs.

Choosing the Best Method

The best export method depends on your needs:

• If you need a full backup: Use Jira’s Backup Manager.
• If you want specific project data: Use the REST API.
• If you need issue exports: The built-in CSV export works well.
• For automated exports: Third-party apps can save time.

Final Thoughts

Exporting all projects from Jira Cloud requires some effort, but with the right approach, you can safely save and migrate your data. Whether you choose the backup method, API, CSV export, or third-party tools, ensure you follow best practices to protect your project information.

Need further automation? Consider scheduling exports via API or using advanced reporting tools for a smoother data-management experience.