How to Create Custom Statuses in Linear
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Click on your profile icon.
Select 'Settings'.
Go to the 'Administration' section and select 'Teams'.
Choose the team you want to modify.
Go to the 'Workflow' section and select 'Issue statuses and automations'.
Click on the add icon to add a new status.
Name your new status and click 'Create'.
That's it! Custom statuses help teams create workflows tailored to their needs.
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