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Short answers for creating a status link, and for opening one someone sent you.
Getting started
Start from a sample
Sign in and create your first page from a sample template, or build the template from scratch. Samples cover deliveries, orders, and step-by-step projects.
Make it yours
Rename the title and steps, add notes, and pick a theme. The live preview shows exactly what everyone will see.
Share the link
Copy the link and send it by email or message. No account needed to open it.
Update as you go
Mark steps complete or blocked and add notes. The page is always current when it is reopened.
Have a status link?
- Open it directly in any browser. No account, app, or sign-in needed.
- Only have the short code? Enter it under Open a status on the homepage.
- Statuses you open can be saved to My statuses on this device for quick return visits.
- Lost the link? Ask the person who sent it. For privacy, codes cannot be looked up or searched publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Is HowItStands free?
Yes. HowItStands is free and ad-free.
Do people I share with need an account?
No. A status link opens in any browser without sign-in, on any device.
Who can see my status link?
Anyone who has the link, and only people who have it. Links are unlisted and not searchable. Private notes and account details never appear on the public page.
Can I change how it looks?
Yes. Pick a theme preset or your own accent and background colors, choose a font, and switch between three display layouts.
What happens when it's done?
Mark it complete so the link shows a finished state, set an expiration date, or archive it when it no longer applies.