How to Create Milestones in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Create Milestones in Linear: step-by-step guide
Navigate to the desired project in your Linear workspace.
Select the project you want to open.
Click on the '+' icon next to the 'Milestones' header to create a new milestone.
Provide a name for the milestone.
Assign a target date for tracking purposes.
Add a description to your milestone.
That's it! You can now share your milestone. Each milestone displays a completion percentage, reflecting the proportion of issues marked as complete.
Quick answer: To create milestones in Linear, navigate to your workspace, select a project, and click the '+' icon next to the Milestones header. Next, enter a milestone name, assign a target date, and add a description to complete the setup and share your new milestone.
About this Linear tutorial
Add and track project milestones in Linear by setting a name, target date, and description to monitor completion percentages easily. This guide shows how to create Milestones in Linear in 7 steps, starting with "Navigate to the desired project in your Linear workspace" and finishing with "That's it! You can now share your milestone. Each milestone displays a completion perce...". 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 Milestones in Linear?
7 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 Personal To-Do Lists in Linear, How to Create Projects in Linear and How to Create Sub-Issues in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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