# How does the status display work in your sipgate app?

If a contact has an email address linked to a sipgate account and is marked as a favorite, you can view their status. Likewise, sipgate app users who have your email address can see your status.

**Why am I unable to see my sipgate contact's status?**

Make sure you've saved the contact with the correct email address. Additionally, the contact must be marked as a favorite.

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**Tip:** How to add a contact to your favorites can be found in [this article](https://teamhelp.sipgate.co.uk/hc/en-gb/articles/22255490940189-How-can-I-create-contacts-and-set-favorites-in-the-sipgate-app-CLINQ).
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