Confluence

Confluence is a team workspace platform for companies to create, organize, and collaborate on documents, project plans, and internal knowledge in one shared place.

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atlassian.com/software/confluence

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Collaboration

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How to enable custom statuses in a Confluence space

Here is how to enable custom statuses in a confluence space

First click on "Spaces" in the left sidebar
Next click on the "View all spaces" option
From the list, click the space you want to manage to open it
Then click on the "three dots" button next to the space name in the sidebar
From the dropdown menu, select the "Space settings" option
In the left sidebar, click on "General"
Next, select the "Avatars and status" menu
Then, locate the "Create custom statuses" option
Finally, turn on the toggle to enable custom statuses in the space

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Why should you enable custom statuses in a Confluence space

Confluence is a collaborative workspace designed to help teams share knowledge and collaborate efficiently.

Enabling custom statuses in a Confluence space allows teams to personalize their workflow by defining unique project stages and task progress indicators that align with their specific needs.

This feature enhances team communication and transparency, allowing everyone to quickly understand the status of projects and tasks at a glance. By tailoring statuses to reflect unique processes, teams can ensure better alignment and productivity.

Last update

June 12, 2026

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