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# Add a workplace approval configuration

# Add a workplace approval configuration {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Xanadu
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* Updated August 1, 2024
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Add approvers to an approval definition. The assigned approvers receive the approval
requests of those reservations that match the conditions defined in the approval
definition.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_wsd_core.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to Workplace CoreAdministrationApproval Definitions.
2. Select the approval definition to which you want to add a workplace approval configuration.
3. On the form, scroll down to the Workplace Approval Configurations related list.
4. Click New.
5. On the form, fill in the field.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the workplace approval configuration. |
   | Approval definition | Definition of the approval. The field is automatically set. |
   | Approvers | Approvers for the approval definition. Select one or more approvers to approve the reservations that match the approval definition. To add approvers, refer to [Create a workplace performer criteria](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/a7ZMphcceKGsYlw_9Vuq4Q "Configure the users who are permitted to perform important actions in Workplace Service Delivery. Add approvers to approve workplace cases and reservations that are created through Workplace services."). |
   | Application | Application for which you are creating the approval definition. |
   | Wait for | Type of approval required to approve the reservation. Options are as follows: * Any approver can approve. * All approvers must approve. * The first response from any approver is an approval. {#add-workplace-approval-configuration__ul_lxz_5x5_hsb} |
   | Missing all approvers | What action to take if all the approvers are missing. |
   | Level | Importance level of the approval. The approval with the lowest level is implemented first. |
   [Table 1. Workplace Approval Configuration form]

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6. Click Submit.

## Result

The workplace approval configuration is added.

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