When you create an article by default, it is being saved as a draft. If you want to publish your article, you can do it right from the editor and from the article page.
How do I publish my articles from the article page?
Go to your Help Center, click on a collection of articles to expand
You have two ways to publish an article:
Click on the 3 dots near the article and select Publish
Open the article (it will be in editing mode) and click Publish at the top
Once the article is published, it will show 'Published'
Discover more:
Previewing, editing, or deleting an article has never been easier, check this tutorial.