Metadata gets lost when I copy a page

Problem

When I copy a page in Confluence, I lose the attached metadata, or it is not complete.

Behavior

You will be able to copy a page with attached metadata even if the metadata configuration in the target space doesn't match. If the metadata configuration doesn't match, any sets/fields that aren't configured correctly in the target space will be lost when copying to the new page.

The warnings you get for mismatched metadata differ slightly depending on

• Confluence version

• whether collaborative editing is active or not

• whether you are copying only one page or a page with child pages

Metadata will not ignore administrative permissions; this means the add-on does not automatically create new metadata in the target space.

Solution

Ensure the metadata configuration in the target space matches that of the original space. Alternatively, you can add missing metadata after copying the page.

You may use the Bulk Change or Export/Import options to add missing metadata.

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