How can I add more statuses to a sub-tasks in addition to a binary checkmark ((not/)done)

[Ben Ziskoven]

For three JIRA projects we have similar processes for JIRA stories that we create. We now use a Checklist template which is configured to show checkboxes for a few standard sub-tasks, a due date per sub-task, an assignee per sub-task & priority (although we don't really use the priority field in practice). 

Next to JIRA we still use an Excel tracker, so that we can know the status per sub-task in JIRA. If it's on track to reach the due date, if it's not on track (the due date might need to be moved because there are delays or more info is needed first), and when it's completed.

We now only have a binary checkmark to mark something as complete or not complete (checked/unchecked), but when something is not yet complete, there got to be a way in JIRA to track that also in a bit more detail? Such as adding a status field to the Checklist template perhaps? Something like Red/Amber/Green? Do you know how we can solve this?

[Crystelle S]

Hey there, I'm not familiar with Checklist but did find this - https://community.atlassian.com/t5/Marketplace-Apps-Integrations/Status-Subtask-or-Checklist-How-to-Divide-Work-in-Jira/ba-p/1776636

[Jack Hunter _HeroCoders_]

What is described in the article linked above can be configured in the following way: https://herocoders.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IC/pages/1247543351/Statuses+settings