Update task status

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title: Update task status
description: Update the status of a task so that it’s the latest and helps in the publishing of the automation request.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/application-development/automation-center/update-task-status.html
release: australia
product: Automation Center
classification: automation-center
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Working with golive checklists, Working with automations, Use, Automation Center, Discover, AI Workflow Factory Prime, Agentic app development, Building applications]
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# Update task status

Update the status of a task so that it’s the latest and helps in the publishing of the automation request.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_ac.automation\_admin or sn\_ac.automation\_technical\_user

After the automation request is moved to the following states, the option to update a task isn’t available:

-   Defer
-   Publish
-   Reject

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **Workspaces** > **Automation Center Workspace**.

2.  Select the list icon \(\[Omitted image "autocenter-list-icon.png"\] Alt text: List icon.\).

3.  On the **Lists** tab, under **Build**, select **All Automation Requests**.

4.  Open the automation request for which you want to create a template.

    Ensure that the automation request has a checklist.

5.  Select the Golive Checklist icon \(\[Omitted image "icon-golive.png"\] Alt text: golive checklist icon\) from the side panel.

6.  Follow the steps in the [Edit a task](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/automation-center/edit-task.md) section to update the status of the task.


**Parent Topic:**[Working with golive checklists](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/application-development/automation-center/working-golive.md)