How can I set up approval steps?

How can I set up approval steps?

This is how you set up approval steps:

  • Select your Organisation in the main menu and open "Approval workflows" page under "Workflows and settings" section.
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  • Select one of the predefined workflows, or design a new one.
  • Create as many approval steps as you need using the + button.
  • Click to rename the approval steps to suit your workflow.


  • Add the Approvers for each step by selecting them from the list of users, or add new users by typing in their email address.
  • If required, define Approvers based on particular conditions.
  • Activate your approval workflow via the button  



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