How to Create Issue Relations in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Create Issue Relations in Linear: step-by-step guide
To create issue relations in Linear, open the issue you want to link.
Open an issue and click the ellipsis icon in the top-right.
You can define the relationship between issues as 'blocking', 'blocked', or 'related' depending on the dependency between tasks.
Enter the title of the issue and click 'Create issue'.
While viewing an issue, navigate to the sidebar where you can find the 'Related' option.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Linear tutorial
Link tasks and manage dependencies easily by creating issue relations in Linear. This guide shows how to create Issue Relations in Linear in 5 steps, starting with "To create issue relations in Linear, open the issue you want to link" and finishing with "While viewing an issue, navigate to the sidebar where you can find the 'Related' option". 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 Issue Relations in Linear?
5 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 Templates in Linear, How to Create Issues in Linear and How to Create Milestones in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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