How to Add Status in Clickup
- George Apostolov
How to Add Status in Clickup: step-by-step guide
Open ClickUp and go to the Space where you want to add a new status.
Open a task.
Underneath the status name, click the settings icon.
From the status modal, click 'Use custom statuses'.
Click 'Add status'.
Enter a name for your status and select a color.
Click 'Save'.
To save changes, click 'Apply changes'.
By following these steps, you can easily add and customize statuses in ClickUp to better manage your tasks and projects.
Quick answer: 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'.
About this ClickUp tutorial
Customize your workflow in ClickUp by adding new custom task statuses. Follow this quick guide to set custom names and colors. This guide shows how to add Status in Clickup in 9 steps, starting with "Open ClickUp and go to the Space where you want to add a new status" and finishing with "By following these steps, you can easily add and customize statuses in ClickUp to bette...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real ClickUp interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to add Status in Clickup?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your ClickUp data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under ClickUp. Related guides: How to Add Tags in Clickup, How to Add Task in Clickup and How to Add Team Members in ClickUp. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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