Short Answer: Open the issue and use the 'Status' dropdown in the right panel to select a new status; the change updates in the right panel and is logged in History.
PreRequisites
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Be signed in.
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Have permission to modify the issue (if the repository enforces role limits).
Steps
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Open the issue page (use the issue link or breadcrumb).
The issue details and the right-side panel are visible. -
Click the 'Status' dropdown in the right panel.
The dropdown expands showing available statuses (for example, 'In progress'). -
Select the desired status (for example, choose 'In progress').
The 'Status' field in the right panel updates to the selected value. -
Confirm the status change by checking the 'History' card on the page.
A History entry logs the status update (timestamp + actor).
Troubleshooting
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The 'Status' dropdown is greyed out or missing.
Likely Cause: You are not signed in or you lack permission to change the issue status.
Action: Sign in (top-right 'Sign In') or request the necessary role from a repository admin.
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You selected a status but the change did not persist.
Likely Cause: A temporary network error or server issue.
Action: Refresh the page and try again. If it still fails, retry later.
Note: The status is updated from the right-side panel field labeled 'Status' on the issue page.