# How to Change Issue Status in Linear

> To change an issue status in Linear, navigate to the 'My issues' section, select the issue to update, and open the issue details. Next, click on the 'Status' field and select a new status from the list.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-change-issue-status-in-linear/
Apps: Linear
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a311bd673bd5aa8e63f09/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Navigate to the 'My issues' section.
2. Select the issue you want to update.
3. Open the issue details. Click on the 'Status' field.
4. Select a new status from the list.
5. That’s it! Now you can efficiently manage issue statuses in Linear.