Managing Jira linked issues at scale used to be slow and repetitive. Whether you're updating link types or cleaning up outdated relationships, Jira’s native interface forces you to handle links one by one .
✨ With Advanced Link manager for jira , you can now bulk update and bulk delete linked issues directly from the link type table inside any Jira issue.
This feature improves the efficiency of managing Jira link types.
✅ This helps resolve : JRACLOUD-2428
1. Bulk Change Link Types
Manually changing link types (e.g., is blocked by, is cloned by, duplicates, etc.) is no longer necessary.
With Bulk Update, you can update the link type for:
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One linked issue
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Multiple linked issues
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All linked issues in the current Jira link table
Why It's Useful
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Fix incorrect link types
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Standardize relations across projects
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Clean up Jira duplicate links
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Improve Jira link validation
How to Bulk Update Link Types
Follow these steps:
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Open any Jira Issue
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Go to Link Manager
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Click Bulk Change
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Select the issues you want to update
( Link type = is blocked by) -
Click Bulk Update
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Choose a new link type
(change is blocked by → is duplicated by) -
Confirm the update
The link types are updated instantly and displayed inside your Jira link table.
2. Bulk Delete Linked Issues
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Removing multiple linked issues used to require deleting each link individually now it takes seconds.
With Bulk Delete, you can delete:
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A single link
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Several selected links
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All links in the link group
Why It's Useful
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Clean outdated, invalid, or irrelevant dependencies
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Remove Jira invalid links
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Keep your Jira link hierarchy clean
How to Bulk Delete Linked Issues
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Open a Jira Issue
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Go to Link manager
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Select the issues to delete
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Click Bulk Delete
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Confirm by clicking Remove
The selected linked issues are deleted immediately.
Conclusion
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Bulk management of linked issues transforms how teams handle Jira issue dependencies. With Advanced Link manager for jira , you can effortlessly bulk update, bulk delete, and maintain a clean and reliable network of Jira linked issues across all your projects.
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This powerful feature improves clarity, reduces manual effort, and helps maintain accurate Jira link rules.
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