On the 4dev.com platform, tasks can have five different statuses. Below is a detailed explanation of each one.
Draft
A task in this status:
Is saved by default after creation
Is not sent to the contractor
Can be deleted, duplicated, or edited (all fields except the contractor can be changed)
Remains in this status if there are insufficient funds in the company balance
Important: If the “Automatically publish tasks for execution” option is enabled in settings:
The “Draft” status will be skipped, and the task will be sent directly for contractor approval. Editing will not be possible in this case.
This works only if there is a sufficient balance in the company account. If there are not enough funds, the task will remain in “Draft” status until the balance is topped up.
On approval by a contractor
After a task is sent for payment, its status changes to “On approval by a contractor”. At this stage, the amount is deducted from the company's balance and reserved for payment, but the closing documents have not yet been generated.
The contractor must either accept or reject the task. After that, the task will move to one of the following statuses: “Paid” or “Declined by contractor”.
Paid
If the contractor accepts the task, its status changes to “Paid”.
What this means:
The funds are credited to the contractor’s account balance.
A Sales Invoice is generated for the company, along with a closing document for the contractor.
The task cannot be edited or canceled.
Important:
The “Paid” status does not mean the contractor has already withdrawn the funds. The company does not have visibility into how or when the contractor withdraws their earnings.
Declined by contractor
If the contractor is unable to complete the task, they can reject it.
What this means:
The status changes to “Declined by contractor”.
The reserved funds are automatically returned to the company balance.
Declined by company
While the task is in “On approval by a contractor” status, the company can reject it.
What this means:
The status changes to “Declined by company”.
The reserved funds are automatically returned to the company balance.
Important:
A task can only be fully deleted while in “Draft” status. Once it has been sent to the contractor, it can only be rejected, not deleted.
Filtering tasks by status
Task statuses help you quickly find the tasks you need.
How to filter tasks by status:
Click “Show filter”.
Select the status (for example, “Draft”).
Optionally apply additional filters:
Task creation date
Contractor
Amount
Currency
After applying filters, only the relevant tasks will be displayed.
If you have any questions, please contact our support team via online chat on the platform or at [email protected]. We are always ready to assist!