How to Create Issues in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Create Issues in Linear: step-by-step guide
Click on the 'My issues' button in the sidebar.
Give your issue a clear, descriptive title.
Add details about the issue.
Choose an initial status.
Set the priority level.
Assign the issue to a team member.
Add your issue to the project.
Click 'Create issue' to save it.
Once created, the issue will appear in your team’s issue list or backlog.
Quick answer: To create issues in Linear, click the 'My issues' button in the sidebar, enter a title, add details, choose a status, set the priority, assign a team member, and add it to the project. Finally, click 'Create issue' to save it to your team's list or backlog.
About this Linear tutorial
Easily track and manage work items by creating new issues in Linear with custom titles, priorities, assignments, and project details. This guide shows how to create Issues in Linear in 9 steps, starting with "Click on the 'My issues' button in the sidebar" and finishing with "Once created, the issue will appear in your team’s issue list or backlog". 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 Issues in Linear?
9 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 Milestones in Linear, How to Create Personal To-Do Lists in Linear and How to Create Projects in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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