This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to merge multiple labels into a single label using the Enhanced Labels for Jira Label Enhancer for JIRA app from the admin page.
1. Merging Multiple Labels via Admin Page
1.1. Prerequisites
Ensure you have the necessary Jira administrator permissions to merge labels within the project.Confirm access the Label Enhancer for JIRA via global admin page.
Verify that at least two labels exist that you intend to merge.
Navigate to the project's Label Manager pageadmin Label Operation’s page in Jira.
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1.2. How to Merge Labels
Access the Label Manager:
Log in to Jira as an administrator.
Navigate to
the main menu and click on Apps.
Select Manage apps from the dropdown.
Locate and click on Label Enhancer for JIRA to open the Label Operation.
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Select Labels to Merge:
In the Label Manager
, browse through the list of
labels.
Use the checkboxes
to select the labels you
wish to merge. Ensure you select at least two labels.
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Initiate the
Merge Process:After selecting the desired labels, click
Click on the Merge button, located at the top of the label list.
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Define the New Label:
A merge modal will appear
, prompting you
to
specify the new label name that will replace the
selected labels.
Enter the desired name for the new merged label.
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Additionally, on the modal window, you can add from the select list field more labels to merge.
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Confirm the Merge:
Click
the Merge
within the modal window to proceed.
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Completion:Upon successful merging
After confirming, you
will be redirected to the bulk operation process page
A success message will confirm that the
labels have been merged successfully
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1.3. Constraints
Merging labels is irreversiblea significant action that cannot be undone. Ensure that the labels selected for merging and the new label name are accurate before proceedingyou are merging are appropriate to combine.
Only users with the appropriate permissions can merge labels. If you lack the necessary permissions, contact your project administratorJira administrator permissions can perform this action.
1.4. Potential Issues
Insufficient Permissions: If you encounter a permission permissions error, verify confirm your access admin rights or consult with your project a higher-level administrator.
Non-existent Duplicate Labels: Attempting to merge labels that don't exist or have already been deleted will result in an error. Refresh the Label Manager to view the current list of labelsIf the new label name already exists, consider choosing a different name to avoid redundancy.
1.5. Understanding the Bulk Operation Progress modal
This page displays the status of ongoing bulk operations, including details such as the type of operation, progress, and any encountered issues.
It allows administrators to monitor and view bulk operations effectively, ensuring that label changes are applied globally as intended.
By following these steps, you can efficiently merge labels within your Jira project using the Enhanced Labels for Jira multiple labels into a single label from the admin page using the Label Enhancer for JIRA app.