diff --git a/app/api/auth/register/route.js b/app/api/auth/register/route.js
index d4de36e..ba9ea0c 100644
--- a/app/api/auth/register/route.js
+++ b/app/api/auth/register/route.js
@@ -14,7 +14,8 @@ export async function POST(request) {
         first_name,
         email,
         password,
-        role: userRole
+        role: userRole,
+        status: 'draft'
       })
     )