How To Add Or Edit Project Status
Noah Parker17 Jun 2026
Project statuses help teams track task progress and keep workflows organized. In Payrun, you can customize statuses to match how your team works. You can edit existing statuses, add new ones, and arrange them in the order that best fits your workflow.
Follow the steps below to manage project statuses in Payrun.
Open Project Settings
Log in to your Payrun account.
From the left sidebar, click Settings.
Select Projects under the Settings menu.
You will see the Status section, where all project statuses are listed.
Edit An Existing Status
If you want to rename or update a status:
Open Settings → Projects.
In the Status card, click Edit.
Click inside the status field you want to update.
Change the status name as needed.
Click Save to apply the changes.
Note: Changes apply across project boards and task lists where the status is used.
Add A New Status
You can create additional statuses to match your team's process.
Go to Settings → Projects.
Click Edit in the Status section.
Select + Add Status.
A new status field will appear.
Enter the status name.
Click Save to create the new status.
Reorder Statuses
Payrun allows you to arrange statuses in the order tasks typically move through your workflow.
Open the status editor.
Drag the handle beside a status.
Move it to the desired position.
Click Save.
A common workflow might look like this:
To Do → In Progress → In Review → Completed
Delete A Status
If a status is no longer needed:
Open the status editor.
Click the X icon beside the status.
Click Save to confirm the change.
Best Practices For Project Statuses
A clear status workflow makes project management easier for everyone. Consider these tips:
Keep status names short and easy to understand.
Avoid creating too many statuses.
Use statuses that reflect your actual workflow.
Arrange statuses in the order tasks usually progress.
Review statuses periodically as team processes evolve.
A well-structured status system helps teams track work more efficiently and improves visibility across projects.