ApproveThis manages your DocuMocu Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Invoices
When Paperwork Meets Progress
Let’s be real – nobody gets excited about document approvals. But when your sales contract gets stuck in legal limbo for days or your vendor payment approval falls through the cracks, suddenly it matters. That’s where pairing ApproveThis with DocuMocu turns "waiting on approvals" from a productivity killer into a solved problem.
What Happens When Approval Automation Meets Document Management
DocuMocu handles the creation and storage. ApproveThis handles the decision-making. Together through Zapier, they handle the boring stuff so your team can focus on actual work. Think of it like giving your documents a self-driving car – they automatically route to the right people, get signatures or feedback, and update statuses without you babysitting the process.
Why Mid-Sized Companies Keep Winning With This Combo
For companies between 50-5k employees, this integration hits different:
- No more approval black holes: Track exactly where every document is in the approval chain
- External collaborators without the license fees: Clients or contractors approve directly via email – no new logins
Real World Use Cases That Actually Matter
1. The Legal Department Lifesaver
When your legal team finishes redlining a contract in DocuMocu, ApproveThis automatically:
- Routes it to department heads for budget approval
- Sends to client via email (they click approve/reject – no account needed)
- Updates DocuMocu status to "Executed" once fully signed
Actual result: A 450-employee SaaS company reduced contract turnaround from 14 days to 3.
2. Procurement That Doesn’t Embarrass You
New vendor request in DocuMocu? ApproveThis adds layers of sanity:
- Auto-checks against approved supplier list
- Routes to finance if over $10k (using approval thresholds)
- Pushes approved docs back to DocuMocu with compliance tags
Real talk: One manufacturing firm caught 12 duplicate vendors in their first month using this setup.
3. HR Onboarding That Doesn’t Suck
New hire docs in DocuMocu trigger approval chains that:
- Require IT to confirm equipment access
- Get department head sign-off on role specifics
- Auto-archive with retention rules post-approval
Pro tip: Use calculated fields to auto-approve standard NDAs but flag unusual clauses.
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
Connect through Zapier in three steps:
- Trigger: Pick your DocuMocu event (new doc, contact, etc.)
- Action: Map fields to ApproveThis’ approval template
- Bonus round: Add conditional logic for different approval paths
Pro move: Set up approval groups in ApproveThis for multi-department sign-offs that actually make sense.
Features You’ll Actually Use
Email Approvals That Don’t Require a PhD
External partners approve directly from their inbox – no training needed. Approval thresholds mean small-dollar docs auto-approve while big deals get escalated.
Vacation Coverage That Works While You’re Actually on Vacation
Approval delegation kicks in automatically when approvers are OOO. No more "Waiting on Jim from accounting" emails while he’s fishing in Montana.
Audit Trails That Keep Compliance Happy
Every approval decision in ApproveThis timestamps and records the why behind decisions. Sync these back to DocuMocu for airtight document histories.
Who Actually Benefits From This?
Finance Teams
Auto-route invoices over $25k while approving smaller payments instantly. Match PO approvals to delivery confirmations automatically.
Operations Managers
Standardize equipment request approvals across locations. Get maintenance contracts signed before deadlines hit.
Sales Leaders
Ensure NDAs get signed before demos. Automate discount approval workflows for faster deal closing.
The Bottom Line
This integration isn’t about flashy features – it’s about eliminating the 37 "Where are we on this?" emails clogging your inbox. For companies scaling past 50 employees, manual document approvals become a silent growth killer. ApproveThis + DocuMocu through Zapier fixes that without turning your approval process into a second job.
What Now?
If your team has ever:
- Missed a contract deadline because someone forgot to approve
- Paid duplicate invoices because approvals weren’t tracked
- Wasted hours chasing down signatures
...it’s time to fix the paperwork problem. Get started with ApproveThis or schedule a 15-minute demo to see how approval automation actually works in the real world.
Final Reality Check
This isn’t enterprise software that takes 6 months to implement. Most teams set up their first approval workflow in under an hour. The real question is – how much is your current approval chaos costing you?
Integrate with DocuMocu 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 DocuMocu
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for DocuMocu
Create approval requests for completed documents
When a document is completed in DocuMocu, this integration creates an approval request in ApproveThis for further review. It streamlines your workflow by ensuring completed documents are promptly routed for approval. *Note: Map document identifiers between systems as needed.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
Document Completed
Triggers when a document is completed.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Update document status for approved requests
When an approval decision is reached in ApproveThis, this integration updates the document status in DocuMocu accordingly. It enhances decision-making efficiency by reflecting real-time approval outcomes in your document management system. *Note: Ensure document mapping is properly configured between both apps.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.
Action
Update a Document Status
Updates the specified document status.
Create approval requests for new contacts
Whenever a new contact is created in DocuMocu, this integration triggers an approval request in ApproveThis to verify the contact details. It helps maintain accurate records by routing new contact information for approval. *Note: Define clear approval criteria within ApproveThis for consistent processing.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Contact
Triggers when a new contact is created.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
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