How to Create Issue Templates in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Create Issue Templates in Linear: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile icon.
Click 'Settings'.
Go to the 'Features' section and select 'Templates'.
Under the 'Issue templates', click ' + New template'.
Give your template a name.
Pre-fill the template fields such as titles, description, teams and assignees.
Click 'Create' after configuring the template.
That's it! Issue templates in Linear save time and improve issue quality.
Quick answer: To create issue templates in Linear, click your profile icon, open Settings, go to Features and select Templates. Click New template under Issue templates, enter a name, pre-fill the template fields, and click Create.
About this Linear tutorial
Streamline your workflow in Linear by setting up custom issue templates with pre-filled titles, descriptions, teams, and assignees. This guide shows how to create Issue Templates in Linear in 8 steps, starting with "Click on your profile icon " and finishing with "That's it! Issue templates in Linear save time and improve issue quality". 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 Templates 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 Issues in Linear, How to Create Milestones in Linear and How to Create Personal To-Do Lists in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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