# How to Set Issue Priority in Linear

> To set issue priority in Linear, click on an existing issue or create a new one to open its details, then click the priority button and select your desired priority level.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-set-issue-priority-in-linear/
Apps: Linear
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4dbfab56e05a00ff96aa/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Click on the issue to open its details or create a new issue.
2. Click the priority button and select a priority level.
3. That’s it! Now you can effectively prioritize issues in Linear.