> ## Knowledge Base Index > Fetch the complete knowledge base index at: https://help.stock-sync.com/sitemap.xml > Use this file to discover available pages before exploring further. > Pure-Markdown content can be obtained by appending a '.md' suffix to the content URLs listed in the sitemap (without the trailing slash). # Status Field Manage product visibility states in your store by mapping the **Status** field in Stock Sync. This field allows you to set products as **Active**, **Draft**, **Archived**, or **Unlisted** dynamically from your feed file data or via fixed values. || Available on: ✔️ Add | ✔️ Update | ✔️ Export --- ## Watch the Status Field Walkthrough Learn how to configure product status mappings and value indicators in Stock Sync. ${youtube}[Status Field Walkthrough](Ni4f19YVyKw) --- ## How to Set Up Status Field Go to **Stock Sync** → **Setup New Feed** / **Edit Feed** → **Step 2: Matching Column** 1. **Map Field**: Click **Add more field** and select **Status** from the target field dropdown. 2. **Select Source**: Choose the feed file column containing your status data, or select **Fixed Value** if applying a static status to all items. 3. **Configure Field Settings**: Click the gear icon on the **Status** row to set your status indicators. 4. **Save Changes**: Click **Save** and proceed to run your feed. || Ensure products are published before setting them to active or draft. ||| If you want to use auto-publish, unmap the **Status** field, as mapping it overrides the auto-publish setting in **Step 4 (Advanced Settings)**. --- ## Status Field Smart Settings / Detailed Breakdown ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/fd00a858-03a5-43e3-b382-adf267_1gucxw.jpg) ### 1. Active Indicator Sets products to the **Active** status in your online store, making them live and available to customers. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-11401_1b299dm.jpg) | Typical feed indicators include `true`, `TRUE`, `1`, `active`, or custom strings. | Note that indicators are case-sensitive—use the exact string format from your feed file. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/image15cnnr_1vvoles.jpg) ### 2. Draft Indicator Sets products to the **Draft** status, hiding them from your online storefront while keeping them in your admin catalog. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-11402_ru5e3w.jpg) | Typical feed indicators include `false`, `FALSE`, `0`, `draft`, or custom strings. | Note that indicators are case-sensitive—use the exact string format from your feed file. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/image15cnnr_18f9m3n.jpg) ### 3. Archived Indicator Sets products to the **Archived** status to remove them from active sales channels while retaining historic store data. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-11404_ff8qxr.jpg) | Typical feed indicators include `0`, `false`, `FALSE`, `archived`, or custom strings. | Note that indicators are case-sensitive—use the exact string format from your feed file. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/image15cnnr_12ymeh3.jpg) ### 4. Unlisted Indicator Sets products to the **Unlisted** status when supported by your storefront platform. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/screenshot-2024-08-06-at-11404_ff8qxr.jpg) | Typical feed indicators include `0`, `false`, `FALSE`, `unlisted`, or custom strings. | Note that indicators are case-sensitive—use the exact string format from your feed file. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/b219050a5836c000/image15cnnr_12ymeh3.jpg) ### 5. Fixed Value Option If your feed file lacks a status column, choose **Fixed Value** under the source dropdown to set a static status across all products in the feed. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/b/2/1/9/b219050a5836c000/ezgifcom-video-to-gif-converte_17esuvg.gif) | Selected Value | Store Effect | | ---- | ---- | | `Active` | Sets products to live and visible on your storefront. | | `Draft` | Sets products to hidden draft state. | | `Archived` | Archives products from active store management. | --- ## Key Rules & Technical Details - **Case-Sensitivity**: All status indicators entered in the settings are case-sensitive and must match the text in your feed file exactly (e.g., `Active` vs `active`). - **Priority Override**: Mapping the **Status** field directly in **Step 2** overrides any global auto-publish or status rules configured in **Step 4 (Advanced Settings)**. --- ## Troubleshooting Steps * **Issue**: Product status is not updating in the store → **Solution**: Check that the indicator string in your settings matches the feed file cell value exactly, including letter case. * **Issue**: Auto-publish setting in Step 4 is being ignored → **Solution**: Unmap the **Status** field in Step 2 to allow the global Step 4 auto-publish settings to take effect. --- ## Good Articles to Continue * [Matching Column Reference Guide](https://help.stock-sync.com/en/article/what-is-matching-column-step-2-mkzcny/) → View all available standard product fields in Stock Sync. * [How to Manage Product Publishing with the Published Field](https://help.stock-sync.com/en/article/published-field-775t6y/) → Learn how to control sales channel publication settings separately from product status.