Know what you're moving, what might break, and what to do about it before migration day.
Download the Jira Cloud migration checklistWhy Jira Cloud migrations run into trouble
The issues that delay Jira Cloud migrations rarely come out of nowhere. They show up because something wasn't assessed early enough. An app with no Jira Cloud equivalent. A workflow that doesn't behave the same way in Jira Cloud. A dependency no one documented.
By the time those gaps surface in testing, the decisions around them are much harder to change.
This checklist gives you a structured way to work through every phase of migration. From defining your goals and scoping your environment to executing the cutover and optimizing after you go live. It's built to surface the right questions at the right time, before problems become harder to fix.
Marketplace app assessment is the step most teams skip
Marketplace apps are the part most migration teams leave too late. That's also where rework is most likely to happen.
The checklist builds app assessment into the planning phase. You'll know which apps, plugins, and add-ons have Jira Cloud equivalents, which have feature gaps, and which workflows need to be redesigned before testing begins.
Seven phases of Jira Cloud migration planning
- Define migration goals, stakeholders, and scope
- Inventory and assess your apps and their dependencies
- Clean up and prepare your environment
- Finalize your app migration strategy
- Test and validate in Jira Cloud
- Execute and monitor migration
- Optimize your Jira Cloud environment after go-live
Jira Cloud migration: frequently asked questions
Q: When should I start assessing my apps?
A: During assessment and planning. Waiting until testing often leads to rework and delayed decisions.
Q: Do apps work the same way in Jira Cloud?
A: Not always. Apps may differ in functionality, performance, or configuration between Data Center and Jira Cloud. You can review feature parity for Appfire apps to understand what to expect and how your workflows may need to change.
Q: What should I evaluate before migrating apps?
A: Feature parity, dependencies, integrations, and how critical workflows will function after migration.
Q: What causes issues during migration testing?
A: Gaps in app functionality, missed dependencies, and assumptions about how workflows will translate.
Q: Can I reduce app costs before migrating?
A: Yes. Many teams reduce licensing costs by rationalizing their apps before migration. Appfire offers a no-cost app rationalization assessment to help identify redundant apps, consolidate functionality, and simplify your environment before the move.
Q: Where can I learn more about planning a migration?
A: Appfire's migration resources include practical guidance, real customer migration stories, and app-specific recommendations. You can also register your migration to get tailored guidance and support before you begin.
Everything you need to plan your Jira Cloud migration
Move to Jira Cloud with a clearer view of your apps, dependencies, and workflows. Download the checklist to plan each phase with fewer surprises.
Download the Jira Cloud migration checklist