How to Set Up Notifications in Linear
- George Apostolov
How to Set Up Notifications in Linear: step-by-step guide
Click on your profile picture.
Select 'Settings'.
Click 'Notifications'.
Choose how to be notified for workspace activity.
Click on the 'Mobile' option.
If you have the Linear mobile app, you can enable mobile push notifications and configure preferences in the Linear app.
You can also receive notifications through email.
Linear allows you to customize when you receive notifications. You can choose to be notified for mentions, reactions or assignments.
To adjust, toggle on/off for each type of notification.
Quick answer: To set up notifications in Linear, click your profile picture, select Settings, and click Notifications. Choose workspace activity preferences, select Mobile to enable push notifications if you have the app, and configure email settings. Toggle switches on or off to customize notifications for mentions, reactions, or assignments.
About this Linear tutorial
Configure your Linear alerts by adjusting workspace activity, mobile push notifications, email updates, and toggles for mentions and assignments. This guide shows how to set Up Notifications in Linear in 9 steps, starting with "Click on your profile picture" and finishing with "To adjust, toggle on/off for each type of notification". 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 set Up Notifications 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 Set Up Team Triage in Linear, How to Set Your Profile Picture in Linear and How to Set Your Time Zone in Linear. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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