# Merchant Lifecycle

## Status

![](https://2556322805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MRlN2yYeruyG-6M2wZN%2Fuploads%2FLe4EQjPhCdayJiQI2539%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=7b36d043-6816-483c-80fd-bc175ff1f655)

The Merchants table Status column indicates the merchant's stage in the lifecycle. There are multiple options in the workflow:

1. **Editing**
   * Merchant is applying and/or editing application
2. **In Review**
   * Applied for merchant status and in review
3. **Submitted to PE**
   * Review completed, awaiting processor approval
4. **Active**
   * Merchant is active and can process transactions
5. **Declined**
   * Merchant application was declined
6. **Suspended**
   * Merchant is suspended

You can view the merchant overview by clicking on the row. 

![](https://2556322805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MRlN2yYeruyG-6M2wZN%2Fuploads%2Fwx2cxtiKYTASZR11vTis%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=f652bb7b-baab-4c7a-a72f-835851e8ec4e)

## Editing Status

The EDIT button next to the status provides the ability to makes changes.

![](https://2556322805-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MRlN2yYeruyG-6M2wZN%2Fuploads%2FHTfdOGo8kSVxjRMt7ASV%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=def62485-6e4c-4e3d-82c9-f918274cc007)

{% hint style="info" %}
In sandbox mode, you can edit merchant status to any other stages of the workflow.
{% endhint %}