
ApproveThis manages your iDenfy Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Security Identity
When Paperwork Meets Its Match
Let's cut to the chase: approval processes suck when they involve chasing people through Slack, digging through inboxes, or playing phone tag with third parties. Now imagine handling that mess plus identity verification checks. That's where most compliance teams live. Until now.
ApproveThis and iDenfy connected via Zapier is like giving your legal/compliance/ops teams a mute button for chaos. We're talking automated identity checks triggering approval workflows, AML searches kicking off automatically when deals get greenlit, and zero license headaches when external counsel needs to sign off.
Why This Combo Works (When Others Just Add More Apps)
iDenfy's good at one thing: verifying that people are who they claim to be. ApproveThis is great at another: getting the right people to say "yes" or "no" fast. Together? They handle the two biggest bottlenecks in regulated industries:
The Compliance Double-Check
Most tools make you choose between speed and security. This integration forces them to play nice. Example: New customer onboarding. iDenfy runs the ID check, ApproveThis automatically pings the compliance officer. If they approve, iDenfy does an AML search. All without someone manually passing files around.
The "Who's Available?" Problem
ApprovalGroups in ApproveThis mean you can assign verifications to entire legal teams, not individuals. If your usual counsel is OOO, it routes to their backup. iDenfy's side stays intact because ApproveThis handles the human logistics.
Real-World Use Cases (Not Just Theory)
1. High-Risk Client Onboarding
Who needs this: Fintechs, crypto exchanges, any business where clients = regulatory risk.
The old way: Sales submits deal → compliance manually requests ID verification → waits 2 days → sends approval email chain → legal misses it because inbox is flooded.
With the integration:
- Deal closes in CRM → iDenfy auto-starts verification via Zapier
- ApproveNotifies legal/compliance teams with one-click approve/deny
- If approved, iDenfy triggers AML search automatically
Key feature: Approval Thresholds in ApproveThis can auto-approve low-risk clients under $50K, saving your team from reviewing every single signup.
2. Vendor Contracts with External Legal
Who needs this: Procurement teams dealing with overseas suppliers.
The problem: Your company's legal team needs to approve contracts, but they require verified IDs for vendor reps. External counsel hates logging into yet another portal.
The fix:
- Vendor submits contract → iDenfy verifies signatory identities
- ApproveThis sends email approvals to external lawyers (no app access needed)
- Approval triggers contract execution in your system
Key feature: Vacation Delegation ensures if the lawyer is on leave, their partner gets the request instead of it rotting in an inbox.
3. Employee Background Checks
Who needs this: HR teams in healthcare, education, financial services.
The headache: HR verifies candidate IDs → needs hiring manager + legal sign-off → delays offer letters → candidate ghosts you.
The solution:
- iDenfy completes ID check → ApproveThis creates parallel approvals
- HR manager + legal get simultaneous requests
- Both approve? Offer letter auto-sends
Key feature: Real-Time Tracking lets HR see exactly where delays happen. Is legal sitting on requests? Now you have data, not just hunches.
Setup: 3 Steps, No Coders Needed
This isn't a "contact our sales team to discuss" setup. If you can use Zapier, you can do this:
1. Connect the Apps
Grab your ApproveThis and iDenfy accounts. Connect both to Zapier (takes 2 minutes each).
2. Pick Your Trigger
Most teams start with "New Identity Verification in iDenfy" → "Create Approval Request in ApproveThis". But you can flip it (approvals triggering verifications) depending on your process.
3. Map the Data
This is where the magic happens. Example Zap:
When iDenfy finishes verification → Send ApproveThis request to Legal team with applicant name, ID docs, and verification score → If approved, add to CRM.
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' Calculated Fields to auto-flag verifications below a certain confidence score for manual review.
Why Your Teams Will Actually Use This
Compliance Teams
They care about audit trails. Every approval/rejection in ApproveThis timestamps who did what. iDenfy's reports handle the verification side. No more spreadsheets.
Sales & HR
They want deals closed and roles filled. Auto-reminders in ApproveThis nag approvers without you playing middleman. Plus, they can see real-time statuses instead of pinging legal.
External Partners
Lawyers, auditors, or client approvers get email links to approve/deny. No training, no logins. If they can reply to an email, they can use it.
Common Objections (And How to Shut Them Down)
"We already have a compliance tool."
Cool. Does it handle multi-step approvals with external parties? Or just send alerts that someone needs to check a box? ApproveThis handles the process, not just the check.
"Our verifications are too complex."
iDenfy handles biometrics, document checks, AML...the whole stack. ApproveThis adds structure to what happens after. No matter how intense your checks are, the workflow stays consistent.
"We built something in-house."
How much time does IT spend tweaking it? With this setup, Zapier handles updates. Your team focuses on exceptions, not maintenance.
Bottom Line: This Isn't About Tools
It's about closing deals faster without waking up to compliance nightmares. The ApproveThis + iDenfy combo turns "Did we get the approvals?" from a panic-inducing question to a checkbox that's already handled.
If your approval processes involve more than three forwarded emails, it's time to try ApproveThis free or schedule a 15-minute demo. No sales fluff — just how to make your audits less terrifying.
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Best Approval Workflows for iDenfy
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for iDenfy
Create approval requests for new identity verifications
When a new identity verification is completed in iDenfy, this integration creates an approval request in ApproveThis to track the review process. It streamlines compliance workflows by automating the approval steps. *Note: Map identity details accurately to the request fields.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Identity Verification
Triggers when new identity verification is completed.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create identity verifications for new approval requests
Whenever a new approval request workflow is received in ApproveThis, this integration initiates an identity verification via iDenfy to add an extra layer of security. It helps ensure efficient onboarding and regulatory compliance. *Note: Ensure that customer data is complete for token creation.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Create Identity Verification
Verify the customer's identity.
Run AML searches for approved requests
When a request in ApproveThis is approved or denied, this integration automatically triggers an AML search in iDenfy to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. It enhances risk management by promptly validating customer data. *Note: Confirm that approval outcomes align with AML search criteria.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
AML Search
Search sanctions and politically exposed persons
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