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# Understand contract status

Contract status is based on the contract dates and cancellation state.

This decides whether the contract is active for generation.

### When a contract is active

A contract is active when it has started and has not ended or been cancelled.

A contract is inactive when it has not started yet, has ended, or has been cancelled.

### Why status matters

Only active contracts can keep generating future work according to their setup.

Inactive contracts stay available for history and reference.

### Frequently asked questions

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<summary>Can I set the status manually?</summary>

Status follows the contract dates and cancellation state.

</details>

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<summary>What happens when a contract becomes inactive?</summary>

No new work is generated from that contract.

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<summary>Can a cancelled contract be used again?</summary>

Use a new or restarted contract when needed.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Manage contracts**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/manage-contracts.md)
* [**Create and manage contract terms**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management/create-and-manage-contract-terms.md)
* [**Contract Management**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/contract-management.md)


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