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Understanding Ticket Statuses

Updated 4 Oct 2026 1 min read

Every support ticket shows a status, so you can see at a glance whether we're working on it or waiting for you. This article explains each status and what happens next.

Ticket statuses

StatusWhat it meansWhat to do
OpenYou've opened (or reopened) the ticket and it's waiting for our team.Nothing. We'll reply on the ticket.
AnsweredOur team has replied.Read the reply and respond if you need more help, or close the ticket if it's solved.
Awaiting replyYou've replied and the ticket is back with our team.Nothing. We'll get back to you.
PendingOur team is working on your ticket.Nothing for now. We'll update the ticket.
ClosedThe ticket is finished. It moves to the Archived tab.Click Reopen Ticket if you need more help with the same issue.

How a ticket moves between statuses

  • When our team replies, the ticket changes to Answered and we email you.
  • When you reply, it changes to Awaiting reply.
  • When you click Close Ticket, it changes to Closed.
  • When you click Reopen Ticket on a closed ticket, it changes back to Open.
If a ticket stays Answered for 7 days without a reply from you, it closes automatically. You can still reopen it from the Archived tab.

Where to see your tickets

  • Support › Tickets in the sidebar. The Active tab shows everything that isn't closed, and Archived shows closed tickets.
  • The number next to Tickets in the sidebar counts your tickets that are Open or Awaiting reply.
  • The Your tickets card on your Dashboard shows your most recent tickets and their status.

You can't reply to a closed ticket. Reopen it, or open a new ticket. For how to open and reply to tickets, see How to Submit a Support Ticket.

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