How to Add External Links to Issues in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Add External Links to Issues in Linear: step-by-step guide
Open an issue in Linear.
Scroll down to the 'Links' section.
Paste the link in the URL field.
Enter the title of the link.
Click 'Add link' after adding the external link.
Linear automatically converts the link into a clickable format. A notification pops up once you have successfully added the link.
Quick answer: To add external links to issues, open an issue in Linear, scroll to the Links section, paste the URL into the field, enter the link title, and click Add link to convert it into a clickable format automatically.
About this Linear tutorial
Connect outside resources to your work by attaching external links to issues in Linear with a title and automatic clickable conversion. This guide shows how to add External Links to Issues in Linear in 6 steps, starting with "Open an issue in Linear" and finishing with "Linear automatically converts the link into a clickable format. A notification pops up...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Linear interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add External Links to Issues in Linear?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Linear data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Linear. Related guides: How to Add Labels to Issues in Linear, How to Archive Issues in Linear and How to Assign Issues in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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