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# Request approval

# Request approval for an architectural artifact version of type Architectural Decision Record {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated April 21, 2025
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Send a version of architectural artifacts of the type Architectural Decision Record (ADR) for approval to an Enterprise Architect user. The user reviews and approves the request.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspaceEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Portfolio List view by selecting the Portfolio icon ![Portfolio icon]().
3. Select the expand row icon (![Expand Row icon]()) next to Information Portfolio.
4. Select Architectural Artifacts.
5. Open the ADR for which the artifact version requires approval.  
   The ADR architectural content page appears displaying the version-specific contents.
6. Select Request Approval.

## Result

The record version is submitted for the approval to an Enterprise Architect. An email notification is sent to the approver.

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