
ApproveThis manages your net2phone Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Phone
Let's cut through the noise: missed calls cost money. Delayed approvals kill momentum. And trying to manage both through email threads? That's how good ideas go to die. Here's how combining ApproveThis' approval automation with net2phone's cloud communications stops the madness.
Why This Combo Works Like a Swiss Army Knife
net2phone handles the talking part - calls, SMS, meetings. ApproveThis handles the deciding part - who needs to sign off, when, and how. Together through Zapier, they create closed-loop workflows where communication triggers action and action demands accountability.
Real-world math: If your legal team spends 3 hours weekly chasing down contract approvals via phone tag, this integration recovers 12% of their month. For a 50-person company, that's 150+ hours/year back. Not bad for setting up a few Zaps.
Four Ways This Duo Fixes Broken Processes
1. Turn Missed Calls Into Trackable Tasks
Scenario: Sales team misses a call from a high-value prospect. Without automation:
- Rep emails manager about missed call
- Manager texts rep to check CRM
- Rep creates follow-up task... maybe
With the integration: net2phone detects missed call → Zapier creates ApproveThis request → Sales lead approves/disapproves outreach strategy → Rep gets clear directive via SMS
Who benefits: Field sales, customer support, executive teams. Basically anyone who can't live chained to a desk phone.
2. SMS Approval Requests That Don't Suck
ApproveThis' email approvals work, but let's be real - 78% of frontline managers check SMS faster than email. Connect incoming SMS to approval workflows:
Example: Warehouse manager texts "Need OT approval for 3 staff Saturday" → Zapier creates formal request → Department head approves via mobile → Automated confirmation texts sent to requester
Key detail: Approvers don't need net2phone licenses. Just a phone number. Critical for contractors or cross-company approvals.
3. Stop Playing Approval Telephone
Ever had this chain?
- Accountant emails CFO: "Approve $25k vendor payment?"
- CFO calls assistant: "Tell them yes"
- Assistant Slack's accountant: "He said ok"
Integration path: net2phone call recording → Zapier creates ApproveThis request with recording link → CFO approves → System logs approval with audit trail
Features used: Approval thresholds (auto-approve under $10k), calculated fields (applying discount terms), vacation delegation (CFO out? Routes to COO).
4. From Decision to Action in One Click
Most approval tools stop when someone clicks "Approve." That's where we start.
Workflow example: Marketing request approved → Zapier triggers net2phone to schedule huddle meeting → Team gets SMS with call-in details → Post-call, notes auto-added to original request
Teams that care: Project management, remote teams, anyone using agile methodologies. Basically groups that need decisions to immediately fuel next steps.
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
Zapier does the heavy lifting. Basic flow:
- Connect net2phone to Zapier (takes 2 minutes)
- Choose trigger event (missed call, SMS, etc.)
- Map data to ApproveThis fields
- Test with real-world scenario
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-populate net2phone data like call duration, caller ID, or SMS timestamps into approval logic. No manual entry needed.
Who Gets the Most Mileage?
Sales Teams
Problem: 42% of sales leads go cold because of delayed internal approvals (CSO Insights).
Fix: Missed prospect call → Auto-approval request with deal details → Manager approves/disapproves outreach → Rep gets SMS with green light
Legal Departments
Problem: Contract reviews stuck in voicemail limbo.
Fix: Incoming contract-related SMS → Creates approval task → General counsel reviews → Approved contracts auto-synced to matter management system
Operations Crews
Problem: Emergency maintenance requests via call get lost.
Fix: After-hours call → Creates approval request with call recording → On-call manager approves via email → Work order system updated
Why This Isn't Just Another Integration
Key differentiators:
- No approval seat licenses - Clients/vendors approve via email/SMS without net2phone access
- Real-time call data in approvals - See call duration, caller ID, transcripts in request details
- Two-way sync - Approvals can trigger calls/SMS, not just vice versa
Example: A denied budget request automatically triggers a net2phone huddle with all stakeholders. No calendar Tetris required.
Common Objections (And Why They're Wrong)
"We already use [Other Tool] for approvals"
Cool. Do they let you approve via SMS with full audit trails? Can external partners approve without login credentials? Didn't think so.
"Our phone system is too complex"
net2phone integrates with 90% of VOIP systems. If you're using something truly obscure, we'll send you a $25 Starbucks card just for trying.
How to Not Screw This Up
Do:
- Start with one high-impact workflow (e.g. purchase approvals)
- Use ApproveThis' conditional logic to route based on call/SMS data
- Test with 2-3 approvers first
Don't:
- Try to automate every call type on day one
- Forget to set approval thresholds (e.g. auto-approve calls under 2 mins)
- Neglect vacation schedules - use auto-delegation
Bottom Line
If your approval processes still rely on "Hey, did you get my voicemail?", you're hemorrhaging time and trust. This integration turns chaotic communication into tracked, accountable workflows. And it takes about as long to set up as your daily standup meeting.
Ready to stop playing phone tag with your productivity? Get started with ApproveThis or book a 15-minute demo to see live examples using net2phone data.
Key links:
- Connect via Zapier
- net2phone's official site
- Industry-specific approval templates
Integrate with net2phone Integration and get 90 days of ApproveThis for free.
After you create a Zapier integration, please email us at support@approve-this.com with your account name and we'll add 3 months of ApproveThis to your account. Limit one redemption per account.
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Best Approval Workflows for net2phone
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for net2phone
Create an approval request for new missed calls in ApproveThis
Missed an important call? Ensure no opportunity is lost by creating a structured approval request in ApproveThis for every missed call. This integration helps streamline follow-up actions and decision-making by involving designated approvers in your business workflow.
Zapier Components

Trigger
Call Missed
Triggers when a call is missed.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Send SMS notifications for new ApproveThis requests
Keep informed on-the-go by automatically sending SMS notifications every time a new approval request enters the ApproveThis workflow. Stay updated and act quickly, even when you're away from your desk, to ensure critical requests never go unattended.
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Send SMS (Gen X and U Only)
Sends a SMS to a phone number.
Create approval requests from new SMS notifications
Automatically funnel new SMS communications into your approval process by creating requests in ApproveThis as soon as messages are received. This ensures relevant communications are reviewed and acted upon, optimizing your workflow and accountability.
Zapier Components

Trigger
SMS Notification (Gen X and U Only)
Triggers when a user receives an incoming text message.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Create huddle meetings after approval decisions in ApproveThis
Once an approval decision is finalized in ApproveThis, automatically schedule a huddle meeting via net2phone to discuss the outcome or next steps. This automation ensures prompt follow-up and collaboration based on approved or denied requests.
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Create Huddle Meeting
Creates a huddle meeting. You need to add one more action in order to receive the huddle meeting information.
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