> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.casebender.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Alert Statuses > Configure and manage custom alert statuses to track the lifecycle of alerts in your security operations. ## Overview The Alert Statuses section allows you to create and manage custom status definitions for your alerts. This feature helps you track the progression of alerts through your security operations workflow, from initial detection to final resolution. Alert Statuses Dashboard Light Alert Statuses Dashboard Dark ## Managing Alert Statuses ### Creating a New Status Click the "Create" button to add a new alert status: Create Alert Status Form Light Create Alert Status Form Dark Configure the basic status information: * Status name * Description * Color indicator * Icon selection * Category ### Configuring Status Details Provide comprehensive configuration for your alert status: Alert Status Configuration Light Alert Status Configuration Dark Define detailed settings: * Status behavior * Automation rules * Notification settings * Access permissions ### Status Management View and manage your configured alert statuses: Alert Status List Light Alert Status List Dark The status list displays: * Status name and icon * Description * Category * Creation date * Last modified * Actions ## Default Status Types ### New Alerts * New * Unassigned * Assigned * In Progress ### Investigation * Under Investigation * Needs Information * Awaiting Response * On Hold ### Resolution * Resolved * Closed * False Positive * Duplicate ### Escalation * Escalated * Critical * Requires Attention * Pending Review ## Status Configuration ### Visual Indicators * Color coding * Icon selection * Status badges * Priority markers ### Behavior Settings * Auto-transition rules * Time-based triggers * Required fields * Status dependencies ### Access Control * Role-based access * Team permissions * Status restrictions * Modification rights ## Best Practices ### Status Design * Use clear, descriptive names * Maintain consistent naming * Choose intuitive colors * Select appropriate icons ### Workflow Integration * Define logical progression * Set up automation rules * Configure notifications * Enable tracking ### Organization * Group related statuses * Define clear categories * Set proper ordering * Maintain hierarchy ### Maintenance * Review status usage * Update as needed * Remove unused statuses * Document changes ## Using Alert Statuses ### In Alert Management * Track alert lifecycle * Monitor progress * Manage workload * Measure response time ### In Reporting * Status distribution * Resolution metrics * Team performance * Response analytics ### In Automation * Status-based triggers * Automatic updates * Notification rules * Workflow automation