diff --git a/containers/backupchecks/src/templates/main/run_checks.html b/containers/backupchecks/src/templates/main/run_checks.html
index f233ff2..2af8bdc 100644
--- a/containers/backupchecks/src/templates/main/run_checks.html
+++ b/containers/backupchecks/src/templates/main/run_checks.html
@@ -1134,6 +1134,7 @@ table.addEventListener('change', function (e) {
         btnAutotaskLink.addEventListener('click', function () {
           if (!currentRunId) { alert('Select a run first.'); return; }
           if (atlStatus) atlStatus.textContent = '';
+          if (atlSearch) atlSearch.value = '';
           renderAtlRows([]);
           // Show the existing Run Checks popup first, then switch to the Autotask popup.
           // This prevents the main popup from breaking due to stacked modal backdrops.
diff --git a/docs/changelog-claude.md b/docs/changelog-claude.md
index f60b857..53892d1 100644
--- a/docs/changelog-claude.md
+++ b/docs/changelog-claude.md
@@ -28,6 +28,7 @@ This file documents all changes made to this project via Claude Code.
     - If time entries exist: keeps current status unchanged (ticket remains open)
 
 ### Fixed
+- Autotask "Link existing" search box now clears when opening the modal instead of retaining previous search text
 - Autotask ticket resolution update now correctly preserves exact field values from GET response in PUT payload.
   The `issueType`, `subIssueType`, and `source` fields are copied with their exact values (including null)
   from the GET response, as required by Autotask API. Previously these fields were being skipped or modified.