How to Set Your Profile Picture in Linear

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to update your profile picture in Linear.

Quick summary

Setting your profile picture in Linear takes just a few clicks through Team Settings and the Account Profile menu. Once you upload your avatar and save, your new profile picture updates automatically across your workspace.

Steps

Click the ellipsis icon next to your team name to access team settings.
Select Team Settings from the dropdown menu.
Under the Account menu, select Profile.
Click on your profile icon in the upper-left corner to open profile options.
Upload your new avatar and click Save to apply the change.
Your profile picture will update automatically after uploading.

📌 Why this matters

Keeping your Linear profile picture up to date helps teammates quickly identify contributors across issues, comments, and notifications in a fast-moving project management environment. A recognizable avatar improves team communication and accountability, especially in larger workspaces with multiple collaborators. Linear's straightforward profile settings make it easy to personalize your account without navigating complex menus. This matters for any team that relies on Linear to manage engineering workflows efficiently and at scale.

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