How to create your first workspace on Linear

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Creating your first Linear workspace involves signing up for an account, choosing a workspace name, and configuring basic team settings. The process takes just a few minutes and provides you with a complete project management environment.

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Prerequisites

Valid email address
Internet connection
Basic understanding of project management concepts

Step-by-Step Instructions

Visit Linear and start signup

Go to linear.app in your web browser. Click the Get started button on the homepage. Enter your email address in the signup form and click Continue.

Use your work email address if you plan to invite team members later.

Verify your email

Check your email inbox for a verification message from Linear. Click the Verify email link in the email. This will redirect you back to Linear to continue the setup process.

Check your spam folder if you don't see the email within a few minutes.

Create your account

Enter your full name and create a secure password. Click Create account to proceed. Linear will automatically log you in and start the workspace creation wizard.

Name your workspace

In the workspace setup screen, enter a name for your workspace in the Workspace name field. This is typically your company or team name. Choose a workspace URL - this creates your unique Linear subdomain like yourteam.linear.app.

Choose a workspace URL carefully as it cannot be changed later without contacting support.

Configure workspace settings

Select your team size from the dropdown menu. Choose your primary use case (Engineering, Product, or General). These settings help Linear customize the interface and suggest relevant features for your team.

Don't worry about getting these settings perfect - you can adjust them later in workspace settings.

Set up your first team

Enter a name for your first team in the Team name field. Choose a team identifier - a short 2-4 character code that will prefix your issue numbers (like ENG-123). Click Create team to proceed.

Team identifiers should be short and memorable as they appear in all issue references.

Complete workspace creation

Review your workspace settings on the summary screen. Click Create workspace to finalize the setup. Linear will create your workspace and redirect you to the main dashboard where you can start creating issues and inviting team members.

Take a moment to explore the interface and consider inviting team members through the settings menu.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Email verification link not working

Try copying and pasting the verification URL directly into your browser. If it still doesn't work, request a new verification email from the login page.

Workspace URL already taken

Try adding numbers or your company domain to make it unique. For example, if acme is taken, try acme-inc or acme2024.

Cannot access workspace after creation

Clear your browser cache and cookies for Linear, then try logging in again. Ensure you're using the correct workspace URL format: yourworkspace.linear.app.

Team identifier showing as invalid

Team identifiers must be 2-4 uppercase letters only, with no numbers or special characters. Avoid reserved words like API or WWW.

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