# Hiring Pipelines
## Overview
In Hireforce, all vacancies have a fixed three-stage pipeline that cannot be deleted:
* **Source** is the application that is sourced by a recruiter.
* **Applied** means the candidate has submitted their application.
* **Hired** signifies that the candidate has accepted the job offer.
However, depending on the level of the job or skills required, you might need to add several interviews or skills or personality assessments into the pipeline, **Hireforce** allows you to track the progress of each job by customizing other stages and a maximum of 15 stages.
{% hint style="danger" %}
**Important:** If you use multiple pipelines, it is not recommended to frequently adjust the reporting pipeline. Most changes should be made to specific pipelines instead. Changes to the reporting pipeline impact all pipelines.
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By default, the Direct employers have a 6-stage hiring pipeline, while Agencies have a 7-stage pipeline, which includes an additional **Client Submission** stage and you're not able to delete this stage.
| Direct Employer | Agency |
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For hiring pipelines in Agency tenants, the hiring team can set up shared/hidden stages with the Client via the hiring portal by clicking the **Eye icon**.
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## Hiring Pipeline Templates Management
On the **Settings** page, select **Hiring Pipelines** to access.
By default, Hireforce recommends a hiring pipeline. You completely changed it to fit the hiring process, but you are unable to remove it.
Besides, you're able to edit or delete the Hiring Pipeline Template after being added:
* Edit: Click the **Pencil** icon on the right > Edit information then click **Save**
* Delete: Click the **Trash** icon on the right > Click **Delete**
## Add A New Hiring Pipeline Template
1\. Go to the **Settings** > **Hiring Pipeline.**
2\. Click the **+ New Template** button.
3\. Input the pipeline template information.
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