How to Create Your First Project in Linear
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Click on the 'Projects' tab in the sidebar.
Click on the 'Create new project' button.
Enter a project name that clearly defines the purpose of the project.
Optionally, add a description to provide more details.
Select a status for your project.
Select a project priority.
Select a project owner who will oversee progress.
Assign the project to a team.
Select the start date of the project.
Set a due date to track milestones effectively.
Click 'Create project' to save changes.
That’s it! You’ve successfully created your first project in Linear.
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