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# Token Lifecycle

> A token goes through various states in its lifecycle.

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* Status will be available for the service provider token and the overall token entity.
* The status of overall token entity is derived from the individual service provider tokens.
* You may choose to consume one of them based on your integration.

Given below is a diagram representing the token lifecycle:

## Overall Token States

A token can have following statuses:

## Status | Description

## **initiated** | This is the token's primary state. This status indicates that Razorpay is working with token service providers to create the token. It may take a few seconds for the token to move to the `active` state.

## **active** | The token reaches the `active` state when the token is successfully created and activated by a token service provider, that is, card networks. A token in `active` status can be used for payment processing.

## **suspended** | The status changes to `suspended` when the token is suspended temporarily by the card issuing bank or network. A suspended token may become active later. A suspended token cannot be used for payment processing.

**failed** | The token status will be `failed` when Razorpay fails to create the token with the token service providers due to:
• The card not being eligible.
• The issue not being supported.
• An invalid card number.
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**deactivated** | Status will be `deactivated` when:
• The token has expired.
• The token is deactivated by the bank.
A deactivated token cannot become active again, and cannot be used for payment processing.