How to Assign Issues in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Assign Issues in Linear: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the 'My issues' section.
Select the issue you want to assign.
Open the issue details. Click on the 'Assignee' field.
Select a team member from the list.
The issue will now be assigned to them.
Quick answer: To assign issues in Linear, navigate to the My issues section, select the desired issue, and open its details. Next, click on the Assignee field and choose a team member from the list to complete the assignment.
About this Linear tutorial
Assign issues in Linear quickly by selecting a task from My issues, opening the details, and choosing a team member. This guide shows how to assign Issues in Linear in 5 steps, starting with "Navigate to the 'My issues' section" and finishing with "The issue will now be assigned to them". 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 assign Issues in Linear?
5 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 Automate Linear Ticket Creation from Typeform with Zapier, How to Automate Linear Updates from Zendesk Tickets Through Zapier and How to Bulk Edit Issues in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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