# How to Connect Linear Projects to Slack Updates using Zapier

> To connect Linear projects to Slack updates, select Zap in Zapier, set Linear with the New Issue trigger, sign in, configure details, test, select Slack with the Send Channel Message action, connect the account, configure details, test the step, and publish the Zap.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-connect-linear-projects-to-slack-updates-using-zapier/
Apps: Zapier, Slack, Linear
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a33f9ab56e05a00fd867b/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. From your 'Zapier' dashboard, select 'Zap'.
2. Click on the 'Trigger' field to select the event.
3. Search and select 'Linear' as your trigger app.
4. Select 'New Issue' as the trigger event.
5. Click 'Continue' to sign in to Linear and connect Zapier.
6. Configure the trigger details and click 'Continue'.
7. Click 'Test trigger'.
8. Search and select 'Slack' as the action app.
9. Select 'Send Channel Message' as the action event.
10. Connect the Slack acount.
11. Configure the event details and click 'Continue'.
12. Click 'Test step'.
13. Once the test is successful, click 'Publish'.