# How to Add Status in Clickup

> To add a status in ClickUp, open the target Space and task, click the settings icon beneath the status name, and select 'Use custom statuses'. Click 'Add status', enter a name and color, save, and then click 'Apply changes'.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-status-in-clickup/
Apps: ClickUp
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a2ee4d673bd5aa8e60fd6/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open ClickUp and go to the Space where you want to add a new status.
2. Open a task.
3. Underneath the status name, click the settings icon.
4. From the status modal, click 'Use custom statuses'.
5. Click 'Add status'.
6. Enter a name for your status and select a color.
7. Click 'Save'.
8. To save changes, click 'Apply changes'.
9. By following these steps, you can easily add and customize statuses in ClickUp to better manage your tasks and projects.