How to Change Issue Status in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Change Issue Status in Linear: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the 'My issues' section.
Select the issue you want to update.
Open the issue details. Click on the 'Status' field.
Select a new status from the list.
That’s it! Now you can efficiently manage issue statuses in Linear.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Linear tutorial
Easily manage your workflow in Linear by updating issue statuses directly from the issue details view. This guide shows how to change Issue Status in Linear in 5 steps, starting with "Navigate to the 'My issues' section" and finishing with "That’s it! Now you can efficiently manage issue statuses in Linear". 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 change Issue Status 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 Clone Issues in Linear, How to Connect Linear for Issue Tracking with Zapier and How to Connect Linear Projects to Slack Updates using Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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