Beginner
How to invite team members on Linear
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.
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
1
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.Tip
Make sure you have admin or owner permissions to invite new members
2
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.
3
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.
Tip
You can invite multiple people at once by entering multiple email addresses
4
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.Tip
Double-check email addresses to ensure invitations reach the right people
5
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
Tip
Start with Member role for most team members and adjust permissions later if needed
6
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.
Tip
You can always modify team assignments after members join
7
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.
Tip
Include project details or getting started instructions in your message
8
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.
Tip
Pending invitations expire after 7 days, but you can resend them if needed
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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