> ## Documentation Index
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# Complete a Work Order

> Mark a work order as done and record the outcome

<Note>
  **Required role:** **Technicians** can complete work orders assigned to them. **Admins** and **Managers** can complete any work order.
</Note>

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the work order">
    In **Maintenance → Work Orders**, click the work order you've finished.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Change status to Completed">
    Click the **Status** dropdown and select **Completed**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enter a completion summary">
    In the completion dialog, describe what was done:

    * **Summary** — a brief description of the work performed
    * **Time spent** — how long the task took (optional)
    * **Parts used** — any inventory items or materials consumed (optional)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add a closing photo (optional)">
    Attach an "after" photo to document the completed work.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Confirm">
    Click **Mark as Complete**. The work order status changes to **Completed** and the completion details are logged in the activity history.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## After completion

* The assigned technician and the work order creator will receive a completion notification
* If the work order was linked to an asset, the completion is recorded in the asset's maintenance history
* The work order will appear in your **Reports** under completed orders

## Next steps

<Card title="View Analytics Dashboard" icon="chart-line" href="/reports/view-analytics-dashboard">
  Track work order completion rates and performance metrics.
</Card>