Quick summary
Linear's custom workflows feature lets teams define their own issue statuses and automations at the team level, replacing rigid defaults with structured processes that match how your team actually works. This step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to navigate Linear's Settings to create and name new workflow stages from scratch.
Steps
- Click on your profile icon to open the account menu.
- Hit 'Settings' to enter the workspace configuration area.
- Select the team you want to configure from the teams list.
- Click 'Teams' in the settings sidebar to access team-level options.
- Scroll down to 'Workflow' and select 'Issue statuses and automations'.
- Click the add icon to begin creating a new workflow status.
- Provide a name for your status to create new workflow stages, then click 'Create'.
- Your custom workflow is now set up — Linear will apply your new issue statuses and automations to your team's processes.
