How to Delete Your Linear Account (Step-by-Step 2026)

Linear is a popular project management tool for software teams, but there are plenty of reasons you might want to delete your account — switching to another tool, closing a business, or simply reducing your digital footprint. Whatever your reason, this guide walks you through the exact steps to permanently delete your Linear account in 2026.

Before You Delete: Export Your Data

Before deleting your Linear account, make sure to export any data you want to keep. Linear allows you to export issues, projects, and workspace data. Go to Settings, then click on the General section. Look for the Export option and download a full backup of your workspace. This export includes issues, comments, labels, and project data in CSV or JSON format. Save this file somewhere safe — once your account is deleted, this data cannot be recovered.

Step-by-Step Deletion Guide

Step 1: Log in to your Linear account at linear.app.

Step 2: Click on your profile icon in the bottom-left corner to access your account settings.

Step 3: Navigate to Settings by clicking the gear icon or selecting Settings from the menu.

Step 4: Scroll down to the Account section. If you are the workspace owner, you must first transfer ownership or delete the workspace entirely before deleting your personal account.

Step 5: If you belong to a team workspace, leave the workspace first by going to Workspace Settings and selecting Leave Workspace.

Step 6: Return to your personal Account Settings and look for the Delete Account option at the bottom of the page.

Step 7: Confirm the deletion by typing your email address or account name when prompted. Linear will process the deletion and send a confirmation email.

What Happens After Deletion

After you delete your Linear account, your personal data including your profile information, preferences, and notification settings are permanently removed. If you were the sole owner of a workspace, that workspace and all its data will also be deleted. Issues you created or were assigned to in shared workspaces will be reassigned or marked as unassigned, but your comments and activity history in those workspaces may persist in an anonymized form. Linear states that data deletion is processed within 30 days of the request, in compliance with GDPR and CCPA requirements.

Alternatives to Full Deletion

If you are not ready to fully delete your account, consider deactivating it instead. You can also remove yourself from specific workspaces while keeping your account active for personal use. Another option is to revoke all third-party integrations and clear your notification preferences to minimize the data Linear retains about your activity.