How to Switch Between Teams in Linear

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to navigate and switch between teams in Linear.

Quick summary

In Linear, members of multiple teams can switch between teams instantly using the sidebar — no settings required. This guide walks through the exact steps to navigate team workspaces and open team-specific views in just a few clicks.

Steps

Open Linear and locate the center sidebar, where all your teams are listed.
Click on the team name you want to switch to.
After clicking the team name, choose what you would like to open under that team (such as active issues or inbox).
You can now easily switch between teams anytime you are a member of multiple teams.

📌 Why this matters

Switching between teams in Linear is essential for users who collaborate across multiple projects or departments. Linear's sidebar-based team navigation gives multi-team members instant access to each team's issues, inbox, and active work without navigating through settings. This streamlined workflow reduces context-switching friction and keeps engineering and project teams aligned in one unified tool. For organizations scaling their use of Linear, mastering team switching helps every member stay focused on the right work at the right time.

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