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Papyrs Integration

ApproveThis manages your Papyrs Integration approvals.

April 17, 2025

Integration Category: Notes

Why Combine ApproveThis and Papyrs?

When Papyrs meets ApproveThis, teams gain a unified system for creating content and managing approvals without switching tools. Papyrs excels as a collaborative platform where teams build internal wikis, share files, and collect data through forms. But when decisions need formal sign-offs – whether for policy updates, budget approvals, or client-facing content – manual follow-ups and scattered emails create bottlenecks. ApproveThis eliminates this friction by adding structured approval workflows directly into Papyrs’ flexible environment.

Together, they solve two critical challenges: speed and accountability. Marketing teams can route campaign briefs for legal review the moment a Papyrs page is published. HR departments automate employee handbook updates by requiring leadership sign-off before changes go live. Finance teams ensure budget proposals follow strict approval chains without leaving their collaborative workspace.

Key Integration Features

For Papyrs Users

Papyrs’ strength lies in its adaptability – teams create custom pages that mirror their workflows. With ApproveThis, these pages become decision engines. Approval requests trigger automatically when pages are updated, forms are submitted, or new collaborators join. Approvers receive email notifications with direct links to approve/reject, even if they don’t use Papyrs daily.

For ApproveThis Users

ApproveThis adds governance to Papyrs’ creative freedom. Define who must approve specific page types (e.g., all pages tagged “Financial Policy” require CFO review). Set deadlines to prevent delays – if a legal team doesn’t respond within 48 hours, requests escalate automatically. Approval history logs in Papyrs pages create audit trails for compliance reports.

Real-World Use Cases

1. Streamlined Content Publishing

A marketing agency uses Papyrs to draft client campaign plans. When a strategist publishes a new page, ApproveThis automatically routes it to:

  • The account manager (sequential approval)
  • Legal team (parallel approval)

Approvers click an email link to review the page snapshot and submit decisions. Once fully approved, the Papyrs page updates with a “Approved on [Date]” banner using dynamic fields. Delays drop 60% since approvers no longer hunt for latest versions.

2. Client Feedback Integration

A consulting firm shares project updates via Papyrs portals. When clients submit feedback through Papyrs forms, ApproveThis creates approval tasks for internal leads. Denied requests trigger automated comments in Papyrs, asking clients to clarify requirements. Sales teams report 30% faster client onboarding by eliminating email ping-pong.

3. Policy Management

An HR team maintains employee handbooks in Papyrs. Any edit to pages in the “Policies” category triggers multi-level approvals:

  • HR Director → Legal → CEO (for high-risk changes)
  • HR Manager only (for minor updates)

Approved changes auto-publish with version history. Denied requests lock the page until revisions are made, preventing unauthorized updates.

Setup Guide

Step 1: Create a Zapier account if you don’t have one. Connect your Papyrs and ApproveThis accounts under “Connected Accounts.”

Step 2: Choose a trigger. Example: “New Page in Papyrs” or “New Form Submission.”

Step 3: Set conditions. Use Papyrs tags or categories to determine which pages need approvals. Add filters to exclude draft pages or test content.

Step 4: Map Papyrs data to ApproveThis fields. Pull page URLs, creator names, and custom fields into the approval request.

Step 5: Configure approvers. Assign individuals or groups based on Papyrs page attributes (e.g., department tags). Enable vacation delegates to avoid bottlenecks.

Team-Specific Benefits

HR & Legal Teams

Automate policy approvals with version control. When someone edits a Papyrs benefits guide, ApproveThis requires sign-off from both HR and legal before changes go live. Approvers see a side-by-side comparison of changes using Papyrs’ version history.

Marketing & Creative Teams

Route campaign assets for stakeholder approval directly from Papyrs. Embed Papyrs page previews in approval requests so reviewers don’t need to log into another system. Use calculated fields to auto-approve small copy changes (under $500 impact) but escalate major rebranding.

IT & Operations

Secure infrastructure change approvals. When IT documents a system update in Papyrs, ApproveThis requires CIO sign-off if the page includes high-risk keywords like “downtime” or “migration.” Approved requests auto-post updates to #IT-alerts Slack channels.

Why This Integration Works

Papyrs users already collaborate in a visual, page-based environment. Adding ApproveThis introduces structure without rigidity. Teams can:

  • Embed approval status widgets directly into Papyrs pages
  • Trigger approvals via form submissions or @mentions
  • Auto-archive denied requests with Papyrs’ archiving tools

Unlike native Papyrs comments, ApproveThis provides enforceable deadlines, escalation paths, and audit trails. Unlike standalone approval tools, it leverages Papyrs’ existing content framework – no need to recreate pages elsewhere.

Getting Started

Start with one high-impact workflow:

  1. Identify a Papyrs process that currently uses email approvals
  2. Build a parallel approval flow in ApproveThis
  3. Connect them via Zapier using a 15-minute setup

Example: Next time your sales team creates a Papyrs proposal template, require automatic approvals from legal before client sharing. Measure time saved versus old manual processes.

Register for ApproveThis or explore Papyrs’ templates to see integration possibilities. For personalized guidance, schedule a demo showing how your specific Papyrs use cases can automate approvals.

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Best Approval Workflows for Papyrs

Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Papyrs

Create approval requests for new Papyrs pages

When a new page is created in Papyrs, an approval request is generated in ApproveThis to kick off a formal review. This automation streamlines content reviews and speeds up decision-making. *Note: Ensure page details match approval criteria.*

Zapier Components

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Trigger

New Page

Triggered when a new page is created.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Post page comments for new approval requests

When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, a comment is added to a Papyrs page to notify team members of the pending review. This integration enhances collaboration and maintains a record of approval activities. *Note: Customize the comment to include request identifiers.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

New Request

Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

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Action

Post Comment on Page

Post a new Comment to a Page.

Create approval requests for new team members

When a new team member is added in Papyrs, an approval request is automatically generated in ApproveThis to support onboarding validations. This integration helps ensure that every new invite follows company policies. *Note: Map user data correctly to the approval system.*

Zapier Components

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Trigger

New People

Triggers when new people are invited to your Papyrs account in the People Directory.

Action

Create Request

Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.

Update page content on request completion

After an approval decision is made in ApproveThis, the corresponding Papyrs page is updated to reflect the outcome. This automation ensures that all stakeholders view the latest approved content. *Note: Adjust textbox content to mirror your approval outcomes.*

Zapier Components

Trigger

A Request Is Approved/Denied

Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

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Action

Update TextBox (Text)

Updates an existing Text box on a Papyrs page.