Task states and safe recovery
Understand pauses, approvals, failed actions and when to continue instead of starting over.
- 1Read the current status
- 2Inspect the last confirmed action
- 3Resolve the stated cause
- 4Continue or retry once
- 5Check the result
What the status means
| State | Meaning | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Queued | Waiting to start or for an available execution slot | Wait; do not submit the same task repeatedly |
| Running | Work is in progress | Follow the work log; approve only actions you understand |
| Waiting for approval or input | The task needs a decision or missing information | Review and answer the specific request |
| Paused / Continue | Work has stopped at a resumable point | Read the reason and saved progress, then continue if appropriate |
| Completed | The run ended | Verify the actual output, not just the status label |
| Failed | Work could not finish successfully | Inspect the error and confirmed actions before retrying |
| Stopped | Execution was stopped | Review completed side effects before starting another run |
“No result saved” or execution not confirmed
An intended tool call is not proof that it executed. If the log has no confirmed result, inspect the destination before repeating an external action. For example, check whether a message was sent or a document was created. A retry must not blindly duplicate a payment, publication or deletion.
A final message naming a file is also not proof that the file was saved. Check the result attachment and try downloading it. If absent, ask the assistant to verify and save the existing output rather than redoing the entire task immediately.
Limits and interruptions
| Problem | Safe response |
|---|---|
| Provider quota or rate limit | Check the provider account; wait for the indicated retry time |
| Provider unavailable or stream interrupted | Reopen the run, check saved progress and retry when the provider recovers |
| Context limit | Review the task state and choose a suitable model/context setting |
| Task budget, time or step limit | Inspect the stated limit and task settings; do not confuse it with an empty credit balance |
| Workspace save failed | Preserve accessible results and contact support if repeated |
| Permission or subscription changed | Resolve the access or plan issue before retrying |
| Browser session expired | Reopen the preview and confirm the page state before interacting |
Long tasks may condense earlier context. Keep essential deliverables and constraints in the request and persistent working files. Large tool results may be shown as a short excerpt with a reference to fuller content. Neither behavior guarantees that the model will remember every detail perfectly.
Network connection lost
A browser disconnect is not the same as stopping the task. Reopen the chat or job details first. Use Stop when you intend to stop work. Avoid a second submission until you know whether the original is still running.
Report a recurring problem
Include the time, chat/job reference, selected model, visible error and the last confirmed step. Do not include keys, passwords or confidential documents in a public support message.