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Transaction status

This article explains the different status messages used in Addo, so you can better track your signing processes.

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What Is a "Transaction"?

A transaction in Addo is the entire shipment - with or without signature - created every time you send something. Each transaction can include multiple documents and signatories.

Note: Status messages are shown per signatory, and they may differ between signers in the same transaction.


Status Messages Explained

Created

Shown when a transaction is scheduled via an integration for future start.
Until the chosen start date, the status remains "Created."

Started

Displayed once the transaction has been sent and delivered to the signatory.
Documents may have been viewed, but not signed yet.

Pending

Seen only when multiple signers must sign in a specific order.
This means a signer is waiting for others to complete their steps before being invited.

Signed

Indicates that one signer has completed signing.
Used only in multi-signer transactions. If all have signed, the status becomes Completed.

Distributing

Appears briefly after all signers have signed.
It means Addo is currently distributing the documents via selected channels.

Note: If stuck in this status, contact support with the transaction ID.

Completed

Displayed once all documents have been:

  • Signed by all signatories

  • Attachments approved

  • Any questions answered

  • And documents successfully distributed

Note: You can download documents up to 10 days after the expiry date. After that, they're deleted permanently.

Expired

The transaction has expired and is no longer active.

  • Senders are notified by email

  • You can reactivate it for up to 10 days

  • After that, documents are deleted and personal data may be masked (per GDPR settings)

Cancelled

Only the sender can cancel a transaction.
When cancelled for one signer, the entire transaction is stopped for all.

Note: Cancelled transactions cannot be reactivated.

Data Collection

Displayed when:

  • A CPR validation request has been sent

  • An Addo Form has been sent to be completed

CPR validations change to Completed once done. Addo Forms follow regular status flows: Signed, Completed, etc.

Rejected

Occurs when a signer actively rejects the transaction.
This stops the entire transaction for all parties.

  • Signers must provide a reason for rejection

  • All signers will see the status as "Rejected"

  • Rejected transactions cannot be reactivated — a new one must be created

Distribution Failed

Addo could not deliver the signed documents.

Possible reasons:

  • Invalid or bouncing email addresses

  • Issues with the sender’s or recipient’s mail servers

Note: Contact support with the transaction ID to resolve the issue.

Failed

Means the documents never reached the signer, and the transaction has been aborted.

Typical causes:

  • Invalid email address

  • Server issues (mail, e-Boks, Digital Post)

Contact support with the transaction ID if you're unsure why the transaction failed.

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