How to Create Custom Workflows in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Create Custom Workflows in Linear: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon.
Hit 'Settings'.
Select the team you want to configure..
Click 'Teams'.
Scroll down to 'Workflow' and select 'Issue statuses and automations'.
Click the add icon.
Provide a name for your status to create new workflow stages and click 'Create'.
That's it! With custom workflows in Linear, you can create structured processes that fit your team’s needs.
Quick answer: To create custom workflows in Linear, click your profile icon, open Settings, select the team, and click Teams. Scroll to Workflow, choose Issue statuses and automations, click the add icon, enter a status name, and click Create.
About this Linear tutorial
Configure custom issue statuses and workflow stages in Linear by accessing team settings and adding new workflow steps for your team. This guide shows how to create Custom Workflows in Linear in 8 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon" and finishing with "That's it! With custom workflows in Linear, you can create structured processes that fi...". 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 Workflows 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 Issue Collections in Linear, How to Create Issue Drafts in Linear and How to Create Issue Relations in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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