How to Pin Important Issues in Linear: 1-Min Guide

How to Pin Important Issues in Linear

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to star and pin critical issues in Linear for quick access.

Quick summary

Pinning important issues in Linear lets you star any issue so it appears instantly in your Favorites sidebar for fast, distraction-free access. This two-click workflow keeps your highest-priority work visible without manual searching or filters.

Steps

Navigate to the My Issues section in Linear.
Open the issue you want to pin.
Click the star icon in the top right corner to pin the issue.
Find your starred issues listed under the Favorites section in the sidebar.

📌 Why this matters

Pinning important issues in Linear gives engineering and product teams instant access to their highest-priority work items without hunting through backlogs. The Favorites sidebar acts as a personal command center, reducing context-switching and keeping critical tasks front and center throughout the day. This feature is especially valuable for fast-moving teams managing multiple projects, where visibility into key issues directly impacts sprint velocity and on-time delivery.

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