> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://fairsharing.gitbook.io/fairsharing/record-sections-and-fields/general-information/status.md).

# Status

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The resource status is **mandatory** for all FAIRsharing records.

*Please also see the general information regarding our* [*minimal curation requirements*](/fairsharing/record-sections-and-fields/how-to-update-a-record.md#minimal-curation-requirements)*.*
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**The life cycle status for a resource must be recorded in this field.** 

Please choose the appropriate status from the following list:

* **Ready**, when a resource is considered suitable for use. Resources can be marked as ready if they still exist but are no longer actively maintained or updated; in such cases, it is appropriate to add an explanatory sentence regarding its maintenance to the [Description](/fairsharing/record-sections-and-fields/general-information/description.md).
* **In development**, when a resource is under active development and may already be usable, although it remains subject to change. Please note that this status applies to the resource being curated, **not** to the FAIRsharing record.
* **Deprecated**, when a resource is no longer considered suitable for use, but it remains relevant to describe it for historical purposes; if this option is selected, a Deprecation Reason text box will appear for you to add a free-text reason that the resource was deprecated; or
* **Uncertain**, when our in-house curators cannot establish contact with the owners of a resource and believe a resource may have changed status (e.g. the website is no longer functional). This status isn’t usually relevant when creating a new FAIRsharing record.

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