diff --git a/support/doctype/newsletter/newsletter.py b/support/doctype/newsletter/newsletter.py
index 2575144dbc..d32154e590 100644
--- a/support/doctype/newsletter/newsletter.py
+++ b/support/doctype/newsletter/newsletter.py
@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ def create_lead(email_id):
 	lead.fields["__islocal"] = 1
 	lead.lead_name = real_name or email_id
 	lead.email_id = email_id
-	lead.status = "Open"
+	lead.status = "Contacted"
 	lead.naming_series = lead_naming_series or get_lead_naming_series()
 	lead.company = webnotes.conn.get_default("company")
 	lead.source = "Email"