> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.trysiren.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Notification Lifecycle

Understanding the lifecycle of notifications is crucial for interpreting event analytics and dashboard details. Let's explore each stage:

## Notification Status Overview

| **Channel** | **Submitted** | **Delivered** | **Read/Open** | **Clicked** |
| ----------- | ------------- | ------------- | ------------- | ----------- |
| SMS         | ✓             | ✓             | ✗             | ✗           |
| WhatsApp    | ✓             | ✓             | ✓ (Read)      | ✗           |
| Email       | ✓             | ✓             | ✓ (Open)      | ✓           |
| Slack       | ✓             | ✗             | ✗             | ✗           |
| Teams       | ✓             | ✗             | ✗             | ✗           |
| Discord     | ✓             | ✗             | ✗             | ✗           |
| InApp       | ✓             | ✓             | ✓ (Read)      | ✗           |
| Push (SDK)  | ✓             | ✓             | ✗             | ✓           |

### Status Definitions

* **Submitted:** The notification has been submitted for delivery.
* **Delivered:** The notification has been successfully delivered to the recipient's device.
* **Read/Open:** The notification has been opened or read by the recipient.
* **Clicked:** The recipient has clicked on the notification.

<Note>
  WhatsApp will show "Read" only if the recipient has "Read Receipts" turned on.
</Note>