# How to Create Issue Relations in Linear

> To create issue relations in Linear, open the desired issue and click the top-right ellipsis icon. Define the relationship as blocking, blocked, or related based on task dependencies. Enter the issue title and click create issue, or use the Related option located in the sidebar while viewing an issue.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-issue-relations-in-linear/
Apps: Linear
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a39bcab56e05a00fe069f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. To create issue relations in Linear, open the issue you want to link.
2. Open an issue and click the ellipsis icon in the top-right.
3. You can define the relationship between issues as 'blocking', 'blocked', or 'related' depending on the dependency between tasks.
4. Enter the title of the issue and click 'Create issue'.
5. While viewing an issue, navigate to the sidebar where you can find the 'Related' option.