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title: Custom Statuses
slug: custom-statuses
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createdAt: 2025-06-04T14:42:20.022Z
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**Overview**
 Custom statuses help you reflect real-world workflows in VLX by replacing or expanding default statuses like “In Progress” or “Completed.”

**How to Use It**

1. Go to **Enterprise Workflows > Custom Statuses** in your admin settings.
2. Click **+ Add Status**.
3. Name your custom status (e.g., “Pending Supervisor Review,” “Approved for Archive”).
4. Choose a **color** and **visibility rules** if needed.
5. Use this status in:
   - **Templates** (via logic rules or buttons)
   - **Filters and dashboards**
   - **Permissions** to restrict editing/viewing by status

**Best Practice**
 Use clear, action-oriented names like:

- “Needs Photos”
- “Manager Signed Off”
- “QC Passed”