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Managing Users in the People & Teams – Users (Preview) Tab

The Users (Preview) tab lets you view, add, edit, merge, and manage user accounts in LinearB. This interface consolidates user details, permissions, and team memberships, as well as connections to in…

Steven Silverstone
Updated by Steven Silverstone

The Users (Preview) tab lets you view, add, edit, merge, and manage user accounts in LinearB.

This interface consolidates user details, permissions, and team memberships, as well as connections to integrated services like GitHub, GitLab, and project management tools.

Accessing the Users (Preview) Tab

  1. From the left navigation menu, select Settings.
  2. Click People & Teams.
  3. Select the Users (Preview) tab to view the user list.

User List Overview

The user table displays the following:

Column

Description

Name

The display name associated with the user.

Email

The user’s primary email address in LinearB.

LinearB Permissions

The user’s assigned permission level (e.g., Admin, Editor, Viewer, Basic) and any associated roles.

Team Membership

The number of teams the user belongs to, or the specific team names.

Git Connection

Icons indicate connected Git accounts (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).

PM Connection

Icons indicate connected project management accounts (e.g., Jira, Azure Boards).

Data Hidden

(Optional) If the user is hidden from reporting, the hide date is shown.

Adding a New User

  1. Click Add User (top-right of the table).
  2. In the New User panel, enter:
    • Full Name
    • Email
    • User Role (Admin, Editor, Viewer, Basic)
  3. (Optional) Configure:
    • Team Scope – Click + Add Team, and select which teams or “All Teams” this user can access.
    • Role-Based Modules – Turn on this feature to show developer coaching (for teams and users in scope).
    • Team Membership – Click + Add Team, and assign the user to one or more teams.
  4. Click Save and Close.

Editing a User Profile

  1. Locate the user in the table.
  2. Click the three-dot menu on the right.
  3. Select Edit Profile.
  4. Update name, team membership, or other details.
  5. Save changes.

Merging User Accounts

There are two ways to merge accounts:

Bulk Merge

  • Click Bulk Merge in the top-right corner of the user table.
  • The system attempts to load merge suggestions.
If you see "Failed to load merge suggestions", try agin later or proceed with manual merges.

Manual Merge

  1. In the user’s three-dot menu, select Merge Account.
  2. In the Accounts panel, search for and select additional accounts belonging to the same person.
  3. Click Save and Close.

Managing Team Memberships

  1. Select the user’s Edit Profile option.
  2. Under Team Membership, click Add Team.
  3. Search for and select the desired teams.
  4. Remove teams by clicking the X next to the team name.
  5. Save changes.

Removing a User from Billing

Use the Remove from Billing option in the three-dot menu to exclude a user from license billing while retaining their historical data.

Tips and Notes

  • Permissions: Assign Admin privileges only to users who need full account access.
  • Account Connections: Ensure each user has the correct Git and PM connections for accurate activity tracking.
  • Search and Filter: Use the search bar and Add Filter to quickly locate users by name, email, role, or team.

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