# How to plan a release in Linear

Use this walkthrough to create a release project, connect issues to it, and track progress as work starts. You'll also post a project update so the latest status stays visible on the project page.

## 1. Create a new project

![Create a new project](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-1.jpg)

From the Projects page, click New project in the top right corner. This opens the project creation modal.

## 2. Assign a project lead

![Assign a project lead](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-2.jpg)

In the new project form for v2.4: Usage dashboard, open the Lead field. Select the owner for this release project.

## 3. Set a target date

![Set a target date](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-3.jpg)

Click Target in the project form. Then choose the planned completion date from the calendar picker.

## 4. Save the project

![Save the project](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-4.jpg)

After you fill in the lead, target date, and description for v2.4: Usage dashboard, click Create project. The project is added to your Projects list.

## 5. Open batch actions

![Open batch actions](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-5.jpg)

Go to the Issues list. With the three issues already selected in the bottom bar, click Actions to open the bulk update menu.

## 6. Add the issues to the project

![Add the issues to the project](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-6.jpg)

Choose Add to project from the bulk actions menu. Then select v2.4: Usage dashboard as the project for the selected issues.

## 7. Move an issue to In Progress

![Move an issue to In Progress](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-7.jpg)

On the project page, use the issue menu for a selected item to change its status from Todo to In Progress. The project view updates to show issues grouped under In Progress and Todo.

## 8. Post a project update

![Post a project update](https://turtlescenestore.blob.core.windows.net/screenshots/9186c5ca-b650-4617-a57c-65616cc3bb5d/demos/791c195c-f9ae-419c-ac87-a9764ea65e99/pack-1792658208697/article/step-8.jpg)

Back on the v2.4: Usage dashboard project page, use Update from the latest update card to publish a status report. The newest update remains visible on the project overview.

Your release project is now set up, linked to issues, and updated with a visible status report.