Overview
This article explains the Version Publish Status menu, which lets you manage the review and approval process for newly created finding versions in Hyver.
You can assign a version one of several statuses — such as Draft, Awaiting Approval, or Published — depending on your team’s workflow.
Available publish statuses
When you create a new version of a finding, it is automatically assigned a publish status:
You can update this status at any point until the version is published.
Draft
This is the default status for a newly created version. It’s a working copy and not yet visible to others unless shared manually.Awaiting approval
Use this status when the version is ready for review. This signals that data entry is complete and approval is needed.Approved
Select this to mark the version as approved for publication. This does not depend on using Awaiting Approval first.Not approved
Use this if the version doesn’t meet your review criteria. It can remain in this status for further revision.Published
Once a version is published, it becomes visible to all permitted users.
Important: After publishing, you can no longer change its status — the review options are grayed out:
Wrap-up / Next Steps
The version publish workflow lets your team collaborate, review, and approve finding updates before they go live. Use it to enforce quality and consistency, especially in repeated or regulated assessments.