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title: "How to Change Lead Stages"
description: "Currently, it's not possible to rename, add, or remove lead stages in Chatfuel."
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last_updated: 2026-08-12
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# How to Change Lead Stages

Currently, it's not possible to rename, add, or remove lead stages in Chatfuel.

## Can I customize lead stages or statuses? [#can-i-customize-lead-stages-or-statuses]

Currently, it's not possible to rename, add, or remove [lead stages](https://chatfuel.com/docs/leads/leads) in Chatfuel. The pipeline uses a fixed set of five stages: Captured, Sorting, Qualified, Selling, and Closed.

We've already forwarded this request to the Chatfuel team. They will review it and work on making customizable stages available as soon as possible.

## Set it up in Leads [#set-it-up-in-leads]

While custom stages aren't available yet, you can still manage your pipeline effectively:

1. Go to the **Leads** tab in the sidebar.
2. Drag a lead card to the stage you want.
3. Close leads as won or lost to keep your pipeline clean.

Use assignee filters to organize leads by team member.

## Or ask the AI Co-Worker [#or-ask-the-ai-co-worker]

Tell the [AI Co-Worker](https://chatfuel.com/docs/ai-features/what-the-ai-co-worker-can-do-for-you) what you want in chat:

* *"Move Maria García to the Qualified stage."*
* *"Close the lead +57 300 123 4567 as won."*

It updates the lead's stage for you and confirms what it set.