> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.glpi-project.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.glpi-project.org/documentation/tabs/common_fields/status.md).

# Status

The status provides information about the state of the machine. By default, there is no status. You can create as many statuses as you like, which can be used by rules. You can also add statuses in **Setup > Dropdowns > Common > Statuses of items**

{% hint style="info" %}
some plugins may add statuses such as [Uninstall](https://glpi-plugins.readthedocs.io/en/latest/uninstall/index.html)
{% endhint %}

![user](https://3503800744-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FIiEHKRx5AeABNDLcRlWX%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-9f7b31ce39566cd1d79d5fb58d3d7cab7b7c01a8%2Fstatus.png?alt=media)

* To create a status, click on **+**
* If it's necessary, check the box **Child entities** (this status will be visible in the sub-entity of the one you are in)
* Add a **Name** (the one that will appear on the computer's file)
* Choose if this status is **Child of**
* Define if the **item with this status can be showed in assistance**
* Select the visibility of the status in :
  * Computers
  * Monitors
  * Network devices
  * Devices
  * Phones
  * Printers
  * Licenses
  * Certificates
  * Enclosures
  * PDUs
  * Lines
  * Racks
  * Versions
  * Clusters
  * Contracts
  * Appliances
  * Database instances
  * Cables
  * Unmanaged devices
  * Passive devices
  * System board items
  * Firmware items
  * Processor items
  * Memory items
  * Hard drive items
  * Network card items
  * Drive items
  * Battery items
  * Graphical card items
  * Sound card items
  * Controller items
  * PCI device items
  * Case items
  * Power supply items
  * Generic device items
  * Sim card items
  * Sensor items
  * Camera items
* Click **+ Add**

Once the status has been created, you can add another or select it from the drop-down list.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://help.glpi-project.org/documentation/tabs/common_fields/status.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.