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Connect Linear

2 auth methods · updated 2026-10-01

Linear is a streamlined issue tracking and project planning tool for modern teams, featuring fast workflows, keyboard shortcuts, and GitHub integrations

linear.app ↗

API key

Uses your own credential — Verslay stores it encrypted

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  1. 1
    Sign in to Linear
    Open https://linear.app and sign in to the account you want to connect.
  2. 2
    Create the API key
    Generate a new API key from the API or developer settings in your Linear dashboard.
  3. 3
    Copy it immediately
    Linear usually shows the full API key only once, right after you create it. Store it somewhere safe before closing the page.
  4. 4
    Connect in Verslay
    In the Verslay Hub, open Connections, find Linear, and paste the API key into the API Key field.
  5. 5
    Verify
    The connection flips to Connected. Run any read-only action once to confirm the credential has the right scopes.
  6. 6
    Rotate safely
    When you rotate later: connect the new credential first, confirm it works, then revoke the old one.

What you’ll paste into Verslay

API Key

Your Linear personal API key (starts with 'lin_api_'). Create one in Linear under Settings → Security & access → Personal API keys; full access is simplest.

required · secret
Linear website ↗

Linear connection FAQ

How do I connect Linear to Verslay?

Open Connections in the Verslay Hub, find Linear, and use the API key method. The steps are: Sign in to Linear, Create the API key, Copy it immediately, Connect in Verslay, Verify, Rotate safely.

What do I need before I connect Linear?

You need API Key from your Linear account. Your Linear personal API key (starts with 'lin_api_'). Create one in Linear under Settings → Security & access → Personal API keys; full access is simplest.

Should I use the API key or OAuth for Linear?

Both are listed on this page. OAuth opens Linear's official sign-in and Verslay only gets the scopes you approve. The API key route uses your own credential, which Verslay stores encrypted. Connect a new credential first and confirm it works before you revoke an old one.

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