Approve or reject a request

Decide on requests that a workflow has sent to you for sign-off.

Who can do this:CAB ApproverHelp Desk AdministratorTenant Administrator

Watch it done (0:12, music only, no narration). The steps below cover the same ground in writing.
  1. Step 1: When a request needs your decision you are emailed. Open Approvals in the sidebar.

    The Approvals page with a request waiting
  2. Step 2: Open the request’s number to read it in full, if you need to.

  3. Step 3: Optionally Add a comment, then choose Approve or Reject.

    Your decision is recorded against your name and cannot be changed. The workflow carries on straight away.

    Approving a request with a comment

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