How to clone issues in Linear

Duplicate a Linear issue in a few clicks: open the issue options menu, choose Make a copy, review the pre-filled copy, save it, and find it in your list.

Quick answer

To clone an issue in Linear, open the issue you want to copy, select Issue options, and choose Make a copy…. Linear opens a new issue dialog filled with the original title plus (copy), its description, status, and priority. Review the details, select Save copy, and the duplicate appears in your issue list.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open the issue you want to copy from your list.
  2. Select Issue options at the top of the issue.
  3. Choose Make a copy… from the menu.
  4. Review the pre-filled title and description.
  5. Select Save copy to create the duplicate.
  6. Find the new copy in your issue list.

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Summary

Cloning an issue in Linear copies its title, description, status, and priority into a new issue. It saves you retyping work that repeats, such as a recurring checklist or a task that follows a template.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the issue to copy

    Go to your team's issue list and click the issue you want to duplicate. The issue opens in its own page, showing the title, description, and properties.

  2. Step 2

    Open the issue options menu

    Select **Issue options** at the top of the issue page. A menu opens with actions for the issue, including **Copy** and **Make a copy…**.

  3. Step 3

    Choose Make a copy

    Click **Make a copy…** in the menu. Linear opens a new issue dialog instead of creating the duplicate straight away, so you can check it first.

  4. Step 4

    Review the copied issue

    The dialog shows the original title with (copy) added, plus the same description. The status and priority are carried over too, and you can edit the title or description before saving.

  5. Step 5

    Save the copy

    Select **Save copy** at the bottom right of the dialog. Linear creates the new issue and shows it in the team's issues.

  6. Step 6

    Find the new copy in your list

    Back in the issue list, the duplicate appears next to the original, with the same status and priority and its own issue number. Open it to rename it or change its details.

Why this matters

You have an issue that is nearly identical to one you need next, such as a repeating checklist or a similar task for another feature. Copying it keeps the description and priority, so you only adjust what changed and move on.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does the copy replace the original issue?

    No. The original stays in your list, and the copy is created as a separate issue with its own number.

  • Can I change the copy before saving it?

    Yes. The dialog lets you edit the title and description, and shows the status and priority that were carried over.

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