# How to Create Custom Statuses in Linear

> To create custom statuses in Linear, click your profile icon and select Settings. Go to Administration, choose Teams, and select your team. Navigate to the Workflow section, open Issue statuses and automations, click the add icon, name your new status, and click Create.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-custom-statuses-in-linear/
Apps: Linear
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3972ab56e05a00fdfdb2/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on your profile icon.
2. Select 'Settings'.
3. Go to the 'Administration' section and select 'Teams'.
4. Choose the team you want to modify.
5. Go to the 'Workflow' section and select 'Issue statuses and automations'.
6. Click on the add icon to add a new status.
7. Name your new status and click 'Create'.
8. That's it! Custom statuses help teams create workflows tailored to their needs.