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# Merchant Lifecycle

## Status

![](/files/sTKNiLTQKl6qt6HRP49m)

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.

![](/files/Ej2Rk8GFTFUXFSPzjSEz)

## Editing Status

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

![](/files/SDRawkNRyIiNoLhpR6TF)

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