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Approval nodes pause workflows for human review and decision.

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How Approval Works

  1. Workflow reaches approval node
  2. Notification sent to approver
  3. Approver reviews content
  4. Approver decides: Approve/Reject/More Info
  5. Workflow continues based on decision

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Approval Node Configuration

1

Add Approval Node

  1. Open workflow designer
  2. Drag Approval node
  3. Connect to workflow
2

Configure

  • Title: “Manager Review”
  • Approvers: Select users/roles
  • Options: Approve, Reject, Request More Info
  • Timeout: 24 hours
3

Route Decisions

  • Approve → next node
  • Reject → alternate path
  • Request Info → pause and wait

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Approver Notifications

Notification sent to approvers via:
  • Email
  • Slack
  • In-Console notification
Includes:
  • Content to review
  • Context
  • Deadline

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Routing by Decision

Each approval option can route to different nodes:

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Timeout Handling

Approval timeout configuration:
  • 24 hours (default)
  • Auto-reject if no response
  • Escalate to manager if no response
Prevents workflows hanging indefinitely.

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Example: Content Review

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Audit Trail

Track all approvals:
  1. Runs tab
  2. Click execution
  3. See who approved
  4. When approved
  5. Comments

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Multiple Approvers

Require multiple approvals:
  1. Add multiple approval nodes in sequence
  2. Each must approve before proceeding
  3. Can be parallel (set up edges)

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Next Steps