Quick Summary #

Define a global default status for all new orders, or map a default status per payment gateway (Bank transfer, Check, COD, etc.).

1) Global Default Status #

Open: Bright Plugins → Order Status Settings → General Settings.

• Select the Default Order Status from the dropdown.
• This status will be automatically applied to every new order (unless overridden by gateway mapping).

(Processing, Completed, Cancelled, etc.).
ALT: Default Order Status dropdown in General Settings.
Caption: “Choose the default order status applied to all new orders.”

2) Default Status by Payment Gateway #

Open: Bright Plugins → Order Status Settings → Payment Methods.

• Each payment gateway (Direct Bank Transfer, Check Payments, Cash on Delivery, etc.) shows its own dropdown.
• You can select a default order status per gateway.
• Example: Bank Transfer → “Awaiting Transfer”, COD → “Processing”.

(Bank Transfer, Check, COD).
ALT: Payment Methods screen with dropdowns for each gateway.
Caption: “Set a specific default status for each payment method.”

Best Practices #

• Use Pending Payment or a custom “Awaiting Transfer” for manual payment methods like Bank Transfer or Check.
• Use Processing for instant methods like Cash on Delivery.
• Keep the global default as a safe fallback (e.g., Pending Payment).

Troubleshooting #

• Gateway not showing? It may not be compatible with the free version.
• Status not applied? Double-check you saved changes and cleared any caching.