How to create a project in Linear
Create a project in Linear in six steps: open Projects, click New project, add a name and summary, then save it and find it in the list.
Quick answer
To create a project in Linear, open Projects in the sidebar, click New project, type a Project name, add a Project summary, and click Create project. The new project then appears in the Projects list of your workspace, showing no lead and no priority until you set them.
Steps at a glance
- Click Projects in the sidebar
- Click New project at the top of the page
- Type a Project name
- Add a Project summary
- Click Create project
- Find the project in the Projects list
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Summary
Projects in Linear group related work under one named goal. Creating one takes a name, an optional summary, and a single click, so you can start organising work right away.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Projects
In the sidebar, click **Projects** under the Workspace section. Linear opens the list of projects for your workspace.
Step 2
Click New project
At the top of the Projects page, click **New project**. A Create project dialog opens with fields for the name, summary and description.
Step 3
Name the project
Click the **Project name** field and type a name, such as Website relaunch. Pick something your team will recognise at a glance.
Step 4
Add a summary
Click the **Project summary** field and write a one-line description of what the project is for. This line is optional but helps others understand the goal.
Step 5
Create the project
Click **Create project** at the bottom of the dialog to save it. The dialog closes and you return to the Projects page.
Step 6
See the new project
Your project, **Website relaunch** in this example, now appears in the Projects list. It starts with no lead and no priority, which you can set later.
Why this matters
You have a launch or initiative coming up and the work is scattered across separate issues. Creating a project gives that effort one named home in your workspace, so you and your team can find and track it in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to write a summary to create a project?
The dialog offers a Project name and a Project summary field. The capture filled in both, so a summary is recommended to explain the goal.
Where does the project appear after I create it?
It appears in the Projects list, the page you open from **Projects** in the sidebar.
Related guides
Continue with more step-by-step guides for getting work done.
How to assign an issue in LinearAssign a Linear issue to a teammate from the Properties panel: open the issue, click Assign, pick a name, and confirm who now owns the work.
How to change issue status in LinearChange the status of a Linear issue from Todo to In Progress with the status menu on the issue page, then confirm the move in the activity feed.
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