# Confluence Approval

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Discover how to streamline your approval process with Capable.

Streamline your approval processes, boost productivity, and keep everyone on the same page effortlessly with Capable Approvals.

Receive instant Slack and email notifications to make better decisions faster by staying connected with your team in real-time. Schedule approvals at regular intervals to ensure that pages are reviewed in alignment with your organizational policy, keeping your information current and relevant.

[Install Capable →](https://marketplace.atlassian.com/vendors/1223389/capable)

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## [#](#1-request-approval-on-confluence-pages)1\. Request approval on Confluence pages

You can easily request approval on your Confluence pages from the Capable menu. 

It suggests recent users you have interacted with and also provides a way to search for other users you'd like to provide feedback or approval on your page.

[Request approval on a page →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/request-approval-on-a-page.html)

![7.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/758d85ae-55c5-47e2-9789-5baad249bc41.webp)

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## [#](#2-configure-notifications)2\. Configure notifications

Get real-time updates on approvals with instant notifications directly to your Email and Slack.

[Receive approval notifications →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/receive-approval-notifications.html)

![Cream Blue Modern Bold Playful Illustrative Food Brand Logo (Presentation) (3).png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/ef49d645-9f79-4c3a-8ba6-a52c7fa2f945.webp)

Email Notifications

![Cream Blue Modern Bold Playful Illustrative Food Brand Logo (Presentation) (4).png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/1f189bf8-3b03-4d6c-b5cc-d2de2fcf0d35.webp)

Slack Notifications

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## [#](#3-track-pending-approvals-from-the-dashboard)3\. Track pending approvals from the Dashboard

View all your pending and completed approvals in one centralized location for easy tracking and management

[Use the approval dashboard →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/use-the-approval-dashboard.html)

![2.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/640e7985-e26a-4d05-aa81-868fe5eb7f33.webp)

Approval Dashboard

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## [#](#4-respond-to-approval-requests-in-confluence)4\. Respond to approval requests in Confluence

When you have been asked for feedback or approval on a page, you can respond to it from the top of the page.

[Respond to approval requests →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/respond-to-an-approval-request.html)

![5.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/05c08406-b287-4f38-9b11-6fd4dbd71dbf.webp)

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## [#](#5-show-approval-status-with-confluence-macro)5\. Show approval status with Confluence macro

Embed your approval directly within your Confluence pages to streamline the approval process.

[Use the approval macro →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/approval-macro-view-modes.html)

![3.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/3295eaa7-6e9e-4908-a202-e2abe342f390.webp)

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## [#](#6-expire-approvals-in-confluence)6\. Expire approvals in Confluence

Set expiration on exact dates for approvals to ensure timely reviews and keep your information current.

[Set up page expiry →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/automatically-expire-pages.html)

![5.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/05c08406-b287-4f38-9b11-6fd4dbd71dbf.webp)

Pages can automatically expire after an interval

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## [#](#7-customize-required-responses-and-rejections)7\. Customize Required Responses and Rejections

Tailor the approval process by specifying required responses.

[Configure approval thresholds →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/configure-approval-thresholds.html)

![5.png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/05c08406-b287-4f38-9b11-6fd4dbd71dbf.webp)

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## [#](#8-set-up-space-settings)8\. Set up Space Settings

Configure your approval process as you want in the space, such as restricting who can ask for approval, automatically requesting approval for each new pae and preset teams for your approval.

[Change space settings →](https://help.gocapable.com/approval/change-space-settings.html)

![Cream Blue Modern Bold Playful Illustrative Food Brand Logo (Presentation) (1).png](https://help.gocapable.com/images/caf75c7a-7d4e-42e1-9c19-90c88834917e.webp)