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url: https://docs.corbitaltech.dev/products/whatsmark/status.md
description: >-
  Learn how to use the Status Management feature in WhatsMark to categorize
  contacts, track leads, and automate updates in WhatsApp Auto Lead. Improve
  organization and communication with color-coded statuses.
---

# Status

The Status Management feature in WhatsMark helps users track and organize contacts based on their current stage in the system. It allows easy categorization of leads and customers for better communication and follow-ups.

![status](./images/status/status.png)

## Managing Statuses

* **Edit** a status to change its name or color.
* **Delete** a status if it's no longer needed.
* **Hide** columns from the table for a cleaner view

## Adding a New Status

![status](./images/status/add-status.png)

* Click the **New Status** button.
* Enter the name of the status (e.g., **New, In Progress, Closed**).
* Choose a **color** to make it visually clear.
* Click **Save** to add the status to the system.

## Why Use Status Management?

* Keeps track of contacts at different stages.
* Helps organize leads and customers for better follow-ups.
* Works with WhatsApp Auto Lead to update statuses automatically.