> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.ammdistro.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Release statuses explained > Every release has a status that shows where it is, from your first draft to live in stores. Every release has a status that shows where it is, from your first draft to live in stores. You'll see it on the **Releases** page and on the release itself. The status card on the release's **Overview** tab says what the status means and what happens next. ![The Releases page showing releases with different status badges and the status filter](https://ammdistro.com/helpdesk/distro-releases-list-statuses.webp) To show only releases with one status, use the buttons under the search box on the **Releases** page. They list only the statuses your catalog has. Statuses that don't fit are under **Other**. **All releases** shows everything again. ## From draft to live | Status | What it means | What you do | | - | - | - | | **Draft** | You're still building the release. | Add the details and audio, then submit it for review. | | **Label review** | Your label is reviewing it. Only for artists on a label's roster. | Wait for your label. | | **In review** | Our team is checking the release. This usually takes 1–2 business days. | Nothing. We'll email you. | | **Revision requested** | We need changes before it can go out. | Read the review notes, edit the release and resubmit. See [Your release needs changes](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/your-release-needs-changes.md). | | **Awaiting signature** | Approved, and the release agreement needs your signature before it can be delivered. | Sign it. See [Sign your release agreement](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/sign-your-release-agreement.md). | | **Approved** | Approved and being prepared for delivery. | Nothing. | | **Delivering** | Being sent to stores. This usually takes 2–3 business days. | Nothing. Check the **Delivery** tab for progress. | | **Delivered** | In the stores. It goes live on the release date. | Nothing. Share your pre-save link. | | **Live** | Available in stores. | Share it. | ## Statuses that need attention | Status | What it means | What you do | | - | - | - | | **Rejected** | The release wasn't approved. The review notes explain why. | Read the notes. See [Why was my release rejected?](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/why-was-my-release-rejected.md) | | **Open for edits** | You can edit this release. | Click **Edit release**, make your changes and resubmit, or click **Cancel edits** to keep the current version. | | **On hold** | Delivery is paused while we fix a problem. | Nothing. We'll contact you if we need anything. | When a release is in **Revision requested**, **Rejected** or **Open for edits**, a banner at the top of the release shows the notes and what to do next. ## Removing a release | Status | What it means | | - | - | | **Takedown requested** | We've asked the stores to remove this release. | | **Taken down** | Removed from stores. | An account admin can ask for a takedown from the release's **Delivery** tab. See [Take a release down](https://help.ammdistro.com/after-release/take-a-release-down.md). ## Where else you see the status * **Recent releases** in the left menu shows a short line under each release. Before a release is approved, and while it's on hold or being taken down, the line is the status name. Once it's approved, delivered or live, the line is its date, such as "Out Nov 14", "Out today" or "Released Jun 19". * **Home** shows an **Updates** card when a release needs changes or was rejected. * We email you when a release is approved, sent back for changes, or rejected. You can turn these emails off in **Settings** → **Notifications** (**Release updates**). * The mobile apps show the status too, with filters for **Out**, **In progress** and **Drafts**. ## Common questions ### My release has been In review for more than 2 business days. Review usually takes 1–2 business days, but it can take longer at busy times. If it's been much longer, send us a message from the chat on this page, or email [team@ammdistro.com](mailto:team@ammdistro.com). ### Can I delete a release? You can delete a release while it's a **Draft** or after it's **Rejected**. Open it and click **Delete** at the top of the page. This can't be undone. For a release that's already in stores, request a takedown instead. **Related:** [Your release needs changes](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/your-release-needs-changes.md) · [Why was my release rejected?](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/why-was-my-release-rejected.md) · [Sign your release agreement](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/sign-your-release-agreement.md) · [How long until my release is live?](https://help.ammdistro.com/release-status-and-review/how-long-until-my-release-is-live.md) This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.