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# Update task status

# Update task status {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
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
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## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesAutomation Center Workspace.
2. Select the list icon (![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 (![golive checklist icon]()) from the side panel.
6. Follow the steps in the [Edit a task](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/BCWmzs7NJ1sCPKxeSX~f7Q "Edit a task if you want to update the checklist.") section to update the status of the task.

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