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# Understanding RFQ statuses

## Overview

This article explains the RFQ status labels used on VinaSources and what each status means for buyers and suppliers.

Understanding RFQ statuses helps both sides track progress, manage responses, and stay organized during the quotation process.

## Purpose

Understanding RFQ statuses allows you to:

* Know the current state of an RFQ or quotation
* Manage RFQs more efficiently
* Avoid confusion during sourcing communication            

## RFQ Statuses Explained

RFQ statuses in Supplier Center reflect supplier's interests and response progress. All statuses can only be viewed by suppliers.

* **Unread:**  Supplier has not viewed the RFQ record yet
* **Read:** Supplier has viewed the RFQ. Supplier can submit a quotation or ignore the RFQ
* **Responded:** Supplier has submitted a quotation in response to the RFQ. Buyer can review the quotation
* **Interested:** Supplier has marked RFQ record as interested for internal management purpose. Buyer can not view or notified about the new status.
* **Ignored:** Supplier has marked RFQ record as ignored for internal management purpose. Buyer can not view or notified about the new status.

## Tips & Best Practices

* Check RFQs regularly to avoid staying in Unread status
* Respond promptly to increase buyer interest
* Use Interested and Ignored to organize responses

## Frequently Asked Questions

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<summary>Can buyers see if their RFQS are marked as Interested or Ignored?</summary>

No. Suppliers' tagging is private.

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<summary>Can RFQ statuses be edited manually?</summary>

Statuses change automatically based on user actions.

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