What the file is for
Keep a copy. If you need the lists again on this site, import the file. Missing records come back. Records already there stay as they are, including edits you made after the export. Save your own copy. The app keeps its file for 7 days.
The file is Checklist data, not a full Jira backup. It does not copy issues, projects, or permissions. If you are still choosing an app, Checklist for Jira is the newer one: more of the daily work, a Rovo agent, and a lower public price. At 200 licensed users that price is $50 a month, against $160 for Smart Checklists and $142 to $180 for HeroCoders Pro and Enterprise. Checked October 25, 2026. The comparison has the figures.
How to start
Export from Export Checklist data. Restore from Restore Checklist data from a backup. If you already have the app, those pages are the next step.
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FAQ
How do I export Jira checklists?
A Jira administrator exports from Checklist settings for the site. A project administrator exports that project. Download the file and keep your own copy. The docs have the steps.
Will a restore overwrite my edits?
No. The import fills in records that are missing. Records already on the site stay as they are.
Is this a full backup of Jira?
No. The file is your Checklist data. It does not copy Jira issues, projects, or permissions.