The `closed_by` attribute was [introduced in GitLab 10.6](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-foss/-/merge_requests/17042). This value is only present for issues closed after GitLab 10.6 and if the user account that closed
the issue still exists.
## Promote an issue to an epic **(PREMIUM)**
Promotes an issue to an epic by adding a comment with the `/promote`
[quick action](../user/project/quick_actions.md).
To learn more about promoting issues to epics, visit [Manage epics](../user/group/epics/manage_epics.md#promote-an-issue-to-an-epic).