How to Archive Issues in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Archive Issues in Linear: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile picture.
Select 'Settings'.
Select a team.
Go to the 'Workflow' section and select 'Issues & automations'.
Adjust the Auto-Archive period.
Some teams may have options to adjust the auto-archive timing, but by default, Linear follows the 28-day rule for completed issues and 7-day rule for canceled ones.
The issues that have been cancelled or completed will now go directly to the team's archive section.
Quick answer: To archive issues in Linear, click your profile picture, select Settings, choose a team, and go to the Workflow section under Issues and automations. Next, adjust the Auto-Archive period to manage how soon completed and canceled issues move to the team's archive section based on default timeframes.
About this Linear tutorial
Configure auto-archive settings for completed and canceled issues in Linear by updating your team workflow preferences. This guide shows how to archive Issues in Linear in 7 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture" and finishing with "The issues that have been cancelled or completed will now go directly to the team's arc...". 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 archive Issues in Linear?
7 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 Assign Issues in Linear, How to Automate Linear Ticket Creation from Typeform with Zapier and How to Automate Linear Updates from Zendesk Tickets Through Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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