How to Create Custom Fields in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Create Custom Fields in Linear: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon.
Select 'Settings'.
Navigate to 'Labels' under the features settings.
Click 'New Label'.
Enter a name for your custom field.
Click the check icon to save the label.
That's it! You can now apply labels to issues as needed.
Quick answer: To create custom fields in Linear, click your profile icon, select Settings, and navigate to Labels under features. Click New Label, enter a name for the custom field, and click the check icon to save. Finally, apply the labels to issues as needed.
About this Linear tutorial
Organize your workflow in Linear by creating custom labels for issues. Set up new fields quickly through your settings menu. This guide shows how to create Custom Fields in Linear in 7 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon" and finishing with "That's it! You can now apply labels to issues as needed". 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 create Custom Fields 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 Create Custom Labels in Linear, How to Create Custom Statuses in Linear and How to Create Custom Views in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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