ApproveThis manages your ClickUp Integration approvals.

When Project Management Meets Approval Authority

Let’s be real: ClickUp is where work happens, but approvals are where work stops. You’ve got tasks moving faster than a caffeine-fueled project manager, only to hit speed bumps like:

• Designs stuck in legal review purgatory
• Budget requests lost in finance team email threads
• Vendor contracts waiting on three VPs who never check their Slack DMs

This is why pairing ClickUp with ApproveThis isn’t just convenient – it’s surgical strike against approval bottlenecks. We’re talking about connecting the platform where work gets planned with the system that makes sure work gets permissioned.

What Happens When These Tools Hold Hands

ApproveThis acts like ClickUp’s decision-making spine. While ClickUp organizes what needs doing, ApproveThis handles who says it’s allowed. Through Zapier, they share three critical superpowers:

1. No More Approval Black Holes

That procurement request in ClickUp? It can now automatically kick off a multi-layer approval chain in ApproveThis. Legal gets it first, then finance, then the project lead – all without anyone leaving ClickUp’s interface.

2. Decisions That Update Tasks Automatically

When your CMO approves the Q4 campaign budget in ApproveThis, the connected ClickUp task updates itself. No manual status changes, no missed notifications.

3. Client Approvals Without Client Logins

Freelancers or external partners can approve directly via email (no ApproveThis license needed) while their feedback syncs back to ClickUp tasks. Perfect for agencies tired of “Can you resend that PDF?” emails.

Real Workflows for Teams Who Hate Busywork

For Manufacturing Teams: Procurement That Doesn’t Suck

When a ClickUp task for raw material ordering hits $50k, ApproveThis automatically routes it to the plant manager → CFO → external supplier. Each approval step updates the ClickUp task with timestamps and comments. If someone’s OOO, vacation delegation shifts authority instantly.

For Marketing Agencies: Client Feedback That Doesn’t Derail Projects

Client adds a comment requesting homepage changes? Zapier triggers an ApproveThis request with the exact revision specs. Clients approve via email, which auto-completes the ClickUp task. Bonus: Approval thresholds auto-approve small change requests under $500.

For SaaS Companies: Contract Reviews That Don’t Require a Law Degree

New ClickUp task for a customer contract? ApproveThis routes it through legal, then sales ops, then the deal desk – with calculated fields ensuring discounts over 15% get extra scrutiny. Approved contracts get attached to the ClickUp task automatically.

Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind

Here’s the beauty – you’re not building some fragile Rube Goldberg machine. With Zapier, it’s three steps:

1. Connect ClickUp and ApproveThis in Zapier (takes 2 minutes)
2. Choose your trigger: New ClickUp task? Comment? Custom field change?
3. Pick the ApproveThis action: Start approval chain, escalate if overdue, etc.

Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-route requests. Example: If a ClickUp task’s “Budget” field exceeds $10k, route to senior leadership. Under? Auto-approve.

Why This Isn’t Just Another Integration

Most ClickUp integrations just shuffle data. This one actually decides things. Because ApproveThis adds:

Approval Logic That Thinks for You

Sequential approvals for compliance-heavy processes? Parallel approvals for speed? Conditional rules based on task data? It’s all configurable without IT involvement.

Audit Trails That Cover Your Ass

Every approval decision syncs back to ClickUp tasks as comments with timestamps and approver names. Perfect for SOX compliance or just settling the “But I approved that!” debates.

External Approvals That Don’t Blow Your Budget

Client needs to approve deliverables? They get email links – no ApproveThis license required. Their approval still updates the ClickUp task and kicks off next steps.

Teams That Stop Talking About Approvals

Finance Teams

Automate PO approvals with thresholds: Under $5k auto-approved, over $50k needs CFO eyes. All tied to ClickUp’s budget tracking tasks.

Product Teams

Feature launch checklist in ClickUp? Each item (legal review, security sign-off) becomes an ApproveThis workflow. Launch when all approvals hit green.

HR Teams

New hire equipment requests in ClickUp auto-route through IT, facilities, and department heads. Approved? Task auto-assigns to procurement.

Getting Started Without the Usual BS

No “contact sales” gatekeeping. You can:

• DIY: Connect ClickUp + ApproveThis via Zapier in under 15 minutes
• Template it: Use pre-built Zaps for common approval scenarios
• Go big: Book a demo to model complex approval chains

Either way, you’re solving the one problem every department shares: Decisions taking longer than the actual work.

The Bottom Line

ClickUp tells you what’s stuck. ApproveThis gets it unstuck. Together, they turn “Waiting on approval” from a status update into a solved problem.

Get Started with ApproveThis or schedule a 15-minute demo to see how approval automation works when it’s not stuck in committee.