Quick summary
Changing the project key in Jira lets teams rename the unique identifier prefix attached to all issues in a space. This step-by-step walkthrough covers every click needed to update a Space Key and save it without disrupting existing workflows.
Steps
- On Jira's main home page, navigate to the left-hand panel and click 'Spaces'.
- Select the space you want to edit from the list.
- Go to the top navigation bar and click the 'More Actions' button next to the space name.
- Choose 'Space Settings' from the dropdown list of options.
- Click the 'Space Key' field and replace the existing key with your new project key.
- Click 'Save' to apply and confirm the changes.
- The project key for the selected Jira space will now be updated accordingly.
