How to Create Custom Statuses in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Create Custom Statuses in Linear: step-by-step 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.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Linear tutorial
Build custom workflows tailored to your team by adding personalized issue statuses in Linear. This guide shows how to create Custom Statuses in Linear in 8 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon" and finishing with "That's it! Custom statuses help teams create workflows tailored to their needs". 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 Statuses in Linear?
8 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 Views in Linear, How to Create Custom Workflows in Linear and How to Create Issue Collections in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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