![Custom statuses](https://pachca.com/help/profile-status.png)

# Custom statuses

> Custom statuses in Pachca: how to set an emoji status, let teammates know you're busy and set up an automatic away status

Источник: https://pachca.com/en/help-center/features/profile-status

## Let your team know what you're up to with an emoji

Most team chat apps have two statuses: online and offline. But for work, that's not always enough. For example, someone might be in an important meeting, on vacation or out sick. Messages might distract them, or they can't reply right away, so they need a way to let their teammates know.

That's what member statuses in Pachca are for. They're emoji that appear next to a member's name everywhere in the app. Since there can be lots of statuses, hover over one to see what it means.

![Member status emoji next to the name](https://pachca.com/help/profile-status-1762628589274-f5da2m.png)

### How does it work?

**Default statuses**

Pachca has five default statuses: **In a meeting**, **Commuting**, **Out sick**, **Working remotely** and **On vacation**. Each status clears automatically after a set time.

**Custom statuses**

You can also create your own status. Choose an emoji, set how long the status lasts and add a description your teammates will see. The status is then saved, so you can set it again later.

❗️**Note:** You can save up to 5 statuses. If you already have 5 and want to create a new one, one of the existing statuses is removed.

### How do I set a status?

- Click your profile photo in the bottom-left corner of the screen to open the menu.
- Open the dropdown under **Set a status** and choose one of the available statuses.
- To create your own status, click the emoji icon and enter a name and how long the status lasts.

### Away mode

This is a status with an extra note. If you want to let your teammates know not only that you're on vacation, but also who's covering for you, which device you can be reached on and so on, turn on **Away** mode. The note appears:

- in your profile
- in your mini profile
- above the message field when someone @mentions you in a chat
- above the message field in a direct message with you

![Away note above the message field in a direct message](https://pachca.com/help/netnamestehelp.png)

Updated: February 5, 2024