> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://fillout.com/help/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Fillout Approvals

> Automate project approvals, HR requests, job applications, and other workflow types. Easily track and manage submissions in one place, assign tasks, and request approvals via email or Slack.

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## How to automate approvals

In the [**Workflows page**](https://www.fillout.com/help/workflows#how-to-create-a-workflow), select your preferred **Approval** template.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/935jmvBMaiLcjtt0/images/Screenshot2025-10-28at6.27.20PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=935jmvBMaiLcjtt0&q=85&s=96ab8df0939f02b65676964d7b2e3874" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-28 at 6.27.20 PM.png" width="1978" height="368" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-10-28at6.27.20PM.png" />

### Approve or reject submissions

By default, the form owner is the **Approver**. You can `Edit` this to choose another member of the workspace or add more approvers.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0/images/workflows/image-38.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0&q=85&s=c631cc7eeb3574063842ea0cdbdf2f66" alt="Fillout Workflows" width="2212" height="1382" data-path="images/workflows/image-38.png" />

You can also opt to **Request approval by** Slack.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0/images/workflows/image-39.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0&q=85&s=6426103e398c8c190b00d0f9daec4eb9" alt="Fillout Workflows" style={{ width:"69%" }} width="950" height="1100" data-path="images/workflows/image-39.png" />

If necessary, request for **Approver input** like reason and comments, and edit the default **Notification email**.

A different email will be sent depending on the option the approver will choose. When you have set your workflow, `Test` this before clicking `Publish`.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0/images/workflows/image-40.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0&q=85&s=7d8c0106cdbee9e7d6f791030fe9b1fd" alt="Fillout Workflows" width="1854" height="752" data-path="images/workflows/image-40.png" />

You can opt to `Edit` the contents of each email and [format its style](/custom-emails).

### Assign task for submissions

Delegate a task to your team after receiving submissions. The default workflow template, sends a summary of form responses in a Slack channel to notify members.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0/images/workflows/image-41.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0&q=85&s=96ded8a4ab763a95a3afcbabcbeebf41" alt="Fillout Workflows" style={{ width:"41%" }} width="804" height="1366" data-path="images/workflows/image-41.png" />

Besides notifying, you can enhance this workflow. For example, add a step for reviewing submissions. Customize it by clicking `Edit` in **Approval** and adding **Options**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0/images/workflows/image-42.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Ry0Xh_IDCocpHua0&q=85&s=f51595ef4e4497d71849a0701a591498" alt="Fillout Workflows" style={{ width:"68%" }} width="942" height="1018" data-path="images/workflows/image-42.png" />

You can opt to edit the `Custom message` in Slack and reference form fields. More info [here](https://www.fillout.com/help/slack#send-a-custom-message-to-slack).

## Manage approvals in one dashboard

When you receive an approval request, it will redirect to the `Results page` of your form where you can take the necessary `Action needed`.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/fillout-005a867b/935jmvBMaiLcjtt0/images/Screenshot2025-10-28at6.38.57PM.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=935jmvBMaiLcjtt0&q=85&s=d64b5eb429f23e0fb813dc999345b9a6" alt="Screenshot 2025-10-28 at 6.38.57 PM.png" width="2642" height="1439" data-path="images/Screenshot2025-10-28at6.38.57PM.png" />

You can view comments by clicking the `messaging icon` beside **Answers**.

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