
ApproveThis manages your Texty Pro Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Phone
The Approval Process That Doesn’t Ghost Your Customers
Let’s get real – most approval processes move at the speed of a dial-up modem. By the time your team approves that urgent SMS campaign or customer response, the moment’s passed. That’s where pairing ApproveThis (the approval engine) with Texty Pro (the text messaging workhorse) through Zapier becomes your secret weapon. We’re talking about cutting decision latency from days to minutes, without turning your approval chain into a circus act.
What Happens When Bureaucracy Meets Instant Communication
Texty Pro handles the messy business of SMS/MMS communications through your existing phone lines. ApproveThis wrangles the approval chaos. Together through Zapier, they create a system where:
- Urgent customer texts trigger immediate approval workflows
- Approval decisions automatically fire off SMS responses
The kicker? Approvers only need ApproveThis access – no extra Texty Pro licenses required. That’s huge when you’re dealing with external partners or cost-conscious finance teams.
Real-World Use Cases That Don’t Suck
1. Customer Service That Doesn’t Make People Rage-Text
Picture this: A high-value client sends an after-hours SMS request through Texty Pro. Instead of letting it rot in an inbox until Monday, your Zapier integration:
1. Creates an ApproveThis request with message details
2. Routes it to the on-call manager via email
3. Auto-approves if under $500 using approval thresholds
4. Triggers immediate SMS response through Texty Pro
Field service companies use this to approve emergency dispatches. Healthcare orgs handle patient requests without HIPAA nightmares.
2. Marketing Campaigns That Don’t Require a Committee Meeting
Your sales team wants to blast a limited-time SMS offer. Instead of chasing down VPs:
- Texty Pro receives campaign draft
- ApproveThis routes to CMO + Legal
- Calculated fields auto-flag budget overages
- Vacation delegation covers absent approvers
- Approved? Texty Pro fires campaign instantly
Retail chains use this to coordinate flash sales across time zones. Franchises maintain brand compliance without micromanaging every location.
3. Escalating Failed Messages Like Adults
When Texty Pro detects undelivered messages (wrong numbers, carrier issues):
1. Creates approval ticket with error details
2. Routes to customer success team
3. Shows alternate contacts from CRM via calculated fields
4. Approved fix triggers Texty Pro update
Logistics companies prevent delivery appointment no-shows. Healthcare providers reduce missed medication alerts.
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
Here’s the 3-step reality check:
Step 1: Connect both apps in Zapier (15 minutes max)
Step 2: Choose your trigger – inbound texts, failed messages, etc.
Step 3: Map critical Texty Pro data to ApproveThis fields (message content, numbers, timestamps)
Pro tip: Use ApproveThis’ calculated fields to auto-flag urgent requests based on keywords like “refund” or “delivery failure.”
Why Your Teams Will Actually Use This
Customer Support Teams
Stop making agents play telephone tag with managers. Approval thresholds let them auto-approve standard refunds while escalating legal risks. Real-time tracking shows customers exactly where their request stands.
Marketing Departments
Launch SMS campaigns without IT involvement. Pre-built templates in ApproveThis ensure compliance, while conditional logic routes financial approvals to the right budget owner. Yes, even when they’re “working from home.”
Operations Managers
Automate vendor communication approvals. When a supplier texts updated delivery timelines, ApproveThis routes to purchasing + logistics. Approved changes auto-update your ERP through other Zaps.
The Unsexy Benefits You’ll Learn to Love
- Audit Trails That Don’t Lie: Every approval decision ties directly to the original Texty Pro message. No more “I never saw that text” excuses.
- Compliance on Autopilot: Approval groups ensure SOX/HIPAA requirements get the right eyes on sensitive texts.
- Budget Control: Auto-reject SMS campaigns that exceed spending limits before they ever hit Texty Pro.
When Not to Use This Integration
This isn’t some magic bullet. If you’re sending 10 texts a month, keep doing it manually. But if any of these sound familiar, it’s time to automate:
- Customer service SLAs missed due to approval delays
- Marketing campaigns delayed by legal review bottlenecks
- Field teams making unilateral decisions because approvals take too long
Common “Smart” Objections (And Why They’re Dumb)
“We’ll lose control of our messaging!”
Actually, you’re gaining control. Approval rules prevent rogue texts better than manual processes ever could.
“Our approval process is too complex.”
ApproveThis handles multi-tiered approvals across regions/budgets. Conditional logic routes requests based on amount, department, or keywords.
“We don’t want to spam customers.”
That’s the point – required approvals prevent knee-jerk SMS blasts. Plus, calculated fields can limit messages per customer.
How to Not Screw This Up
- Do: Start with one workflow (e.g., customer refund approvals)
- Don’t: Try automating executive comms on day one
- Do: Use email approvals for external partners
- Don’t: Forget to set vacation delegates – approvers get sick too
The Bottom Line
Approval delays cost more than you think – lost sales, angry customers, employees winging it without guardrails. Connecting ApproveThis and Texty Pro via Zapier fixes the problem without adding bureaucratic sludge. You get faster decisions, better compliance, and customers who actually believe you care about their time.
Ready to stop playing approval whack-a-mole? Register for ApproveThis or book a demo to see how it plays with Texty Pro. No sales jargon, just a 22-minute walkthrough of real workflows from companies like yours.
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Best Approval Workflows for Texty Pro
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Texty Pro
Create approval requests for new inbound messages
When a new inbound message is received through Texty Pro, automatically create an approval request in ApproveThis to streamline decision-making.
Zapier Components

Trigger
New Inbound Message
Triggers when a new incoming text message is received.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Send outbound messages for new approval requests
When a new approval request is initiated in ApproveThis, automatically send an outbound message using Texty Pro to notify stakeholders. *Note: Customize message content with a filter step if needed.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Send Outbound Message
Send a new outgoing SMS/MMS text message to a contact.
Create approval requests for failed message deliveries
When an outgoing message fails to deliver in Texty Pro, automatically create an approval request in ApproveThis to review failure reasons and decide on further action. *Note: Adjust approval criteria in ApproveThis as necessary.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Failed Outgoing Message Delivery Reported
Triggers when a failed outgoing message is reported.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Update contacts for completed approval requests
After an approval request is completed in ApproveThis, automatically update contact information in Texty Pro to maintain accurate records. *Note: Map the appropriate fields between systems.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.

Action
Add or Update Contact
Add or Update a contact in Texty Pro
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