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How to Create Custom Labels in Linear

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to set up and save custom labels in Linear.

Quick summary

Custom labels in Linear help teams categorize and filter issues with precision, making project tracking faster and more organized. This walkthrough shows exactly how to create a new label from your workspace settings in just a few clicks.


Steps

  1. Click on your profile icon in the upper-left corner.
  2. Select 'Settings' from the dropdown menu.
  3. Navigate to 'Labels' under the features settings.
  4. Click 'New Label' to start creating a custom label.
  5. Enter a name for your label.
  6. Click the check icon to save your label.
  7. Your custom label has been successfully created.

📌 Why this matters

Custom labels in Linear give engineering and product teams a flexible way to classify issues beyond default categories, enabling faster triage and more precise filtering across projects. By tailoring labels to match your team's specific workflows, you reduce noise in your backlog and improve sprint planning accuracy. This feature is especially valuable for growing teams managing multiple workstreams who need consistent, searchable issue taxonomy without relying on workarounds.
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