How to invite team members on Linear

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

To invite team members on Linear, navigate to your workspace settings, click on Members, then use the Invite button to send invitations via email. You can set specific roles and team assignments during the invitation process.

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Prerequisites

Linear account with admin or owner permissions
Team workspace already created
Email addresses of team members to invite
Understanding of team roles and permissions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access workspace settings

Click on your workspace name in the top-left corner of Linear, then select Settings from the dropdown menu. Alternatively, you can press Cmd/Ctrl + , to open settings directly.

Make sure you have admin or owner permissions to invite new members

Navigate to Members section

In the left sidebar of the settings page, click on Members. This will display your current team members and invitation options.

Start the invitation process

Click the Invite members button located in the top-right corner of the Members page. This will open the invitation modal.

You can invite multiple people at once by entering multiple email addresses

Enter email addresses

In the email field, type the email addresses of the people you want to invite. Separate multiple emails with commas or press Enter after each email address to add them individually.

Double-check email addresses to ensure invitations reach the right people

Set member roles

For each invited member, select their role from the dropdown menu:

Member - Standard access to assigned teams
Admin - Can manage workspace settings and members
Guest - Limited access to specific projects only

Start with Member role for most team members and adjust permissions later if needed

Assign teams (optional)

If you have multiple teams in your workspace, select which teams each member should join by clicking Add to teams and checking the appropriate team boxes. Members will only see issues and projects from their assigned teams.

You can always modify team assignments after members join

Add personal message (optional)

In the Message field, you can add a personal note that will be included in the invitation email. This helps provide context about why they're being invited to the workspace.

Include project details or getting started instructions in your message

Send invitations

Review all the invitation details and click Send invites. The invited members will receive an email with a link to join your Linear workspace. You can track invitation status in the Members page under the Pending invitations section.

Pending invitations expire after 7 days, but you can resend them if needed

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Invitation emails not being received

Check that email addresses are correct and ask recipients to check their spam folders. You can resend invitations from the Pending invitations section in Members settings.

Cannot see Invite members button

Only workspace owners and admins can invite new members. Contact your workspace owner to request the necessary permissions or to send invitations on your behalf.

Invited member cannot access specific teams or projects

Go to Settings > Members, find the member, and click Edit to modify their team assignments. Ensure they're added to the correct teams for project access.

Invitation link shows as expired or invalid

Invitation links expire after 7 days. Generate a new invitation by going to Settings > Members and clicking Resend invitation next to the pending invite.

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