ApproveThis manages your Addigy Integration approvals.

Why Combine Approval Workflows With Device Management?

Let’s cut to the chase: Managing Apple devices at scale is hard enough without chasing down approvals through Slack threads and reply-all emails. Addigy handles the technical heavy lifting for your Macs, iPads, and iPhones. ApproveThis handles the human decision-making. Together? They turn device management from chaotic to controlled.

The Nuts and Bolts of Better Control

ApproveThis isn’t just another checkbox tool – it’s built for teams that need actual accountability. When connected to Addigy via Zapier, you get:

• Automatic approval triggers for device changes that actually matter
• Policy enforcement that doesn’t require babysitting
• Audit trails that connect device actions to human decisions

Real-World Scenarios That Won’t Make Your IT Team Groan

These aren’t hypothetical “maybes.” These are actual workflows used by companies managing 200-2,000 devices:

1. New Device Onboarding That Doesn’t Create Security Holes

Picture this: Your remote team just deployed 50 new MacBooks through Addigy. Instead of automatically giving full access, ApproveThis triggers an approval workflow for:

IT Directors: Verify compliance with encryption standards before enabling network access
Department Heads: Confirm actual employee need for high-spec devices
Security Teams: Review geographic locations for risky logins

Approvers get email notifications with direct Approve/Reject buttons – no Addigy license required. Denied a request? Addigy automatically quarantines the device until resolved.

2. Policy Updates That Don’t Break Existing Workflows

Need to push new security policies after an approval? The integration works both ways:

1. Legal team approves updated BYOD policy in ApproveThis
2. Zapier triggers Addigy to deploy corresponding compliance profiles
3. Non-compliant devices get automatically restricted

Bonus: ApproveThis’ calculated fields automatically escalate requests that impact more than 15% of devices to senior leadership.

3. Terminations That Actually Terminate Access

When HR approves an offboarding request in ApproveThis:
- Addigy immediately locks the device
- All associated API keys get revoked
- Backup processes trigger based on approval comments
No more “Oops, we forgot to disable their Slack” moments.

Setup That Doesn’t Require a Computer Science Degree

Here’s the skinny for time-crunched IT managers:

1. Connect the Pipes: Create a Zapier account (takes 2 minutes)
2. Pick Your Trigger: Choose between Addigy device events or ApproveThis decisions
3. Map Critical Fields: Device IDs → Approval Tickets, Policy Names → Request Types
4. Test With 1-2 Devices: Better to catch issues now than at 300 devices

Pro Tip: Use ApproveThis’ approval thresholds to auto-approve routine updates under $500 or low-risk changes.

Who Actually Benefits From This Integration?

IT Operations Teams:
Cut device approval times from days to hours. Vacation delegation means no more “Waiting on Dave from Networking” delays.

Security Compliance Teams:
Every policy change gets documented approval. Real-time dashboards show exactly who approved what – and why.

Procurement Teams:
Device purchase approvals automatically check against Addigy’s inventory levels. No more over-ordering because someone forgot about the storage closet full of iPads.

The Unspoken Advantage: External Approvals That Don’t Leak Data

Contractors need to approve device access? Clients signing off on security configurations? ApproveThis handles external approvals without giving third parties access to Addigy. They get a clean approval interface via email – no VPNs, no guest accounts, no accidental exposure of device lists.

When Not to Use This Integration (Yes, Really)

This isn’t magic fairy dust. If you’re managing 10 devices with no compliance requirements, keep using manual approvals. But once you hit any of these thresholds:
- 50+ devices
- Multiple office locations
- Industry regulations (HIPAA, FINRA, etc.)
- Frequent contractor/guest access
That’s when the ROI kicks in hard.

The Bottom Line for Busy Teams

ApproveThis + Addigy via Zapier isn’t about doing more – it’s about finally doing less. Less chasing approvals. Less worrying about unauthorized changes. Less scrambling during audits. It’s device management that acts like you have twice the staff.

Ready to Stop Being a Human Router for Approval Requests?

Get started with ApproveThis and connect your Addigy instance in under an hour. Or schedule a demo to see exactly how approval thresholds and calculated fields can prevent your next security incident.