ApproveThis manages your Xitoring Integration approvals.

When Monitoring Meets Decision-Making

Xitoring gives teams eyes on their systems 24/7 – but seeing problems isn't the same as solving them. ApproveThis turns alerts into actions by adding structured approval workflows to Xitoring's real-time monitoring. Together, they create a closed-loop system where incidents automatically trigger reviews, budget approvals, or change management sign-offs without manual handoffs.

Why This Combo Works

IT teams waste 22% of their workweek on approval delays according to Gartner. This integration attacks that problem at the root:

• No more inbox hunting: Approval requests appear in Xitoring alert feeds and email
• No context switching: All incident data stays attached to approval decisions
• No license bloat: External partners approve directly via email without Xitoring logins

Real-World Use Cases (Beyond the Obvious)

While incident response is the immediate fit, these platforms unlock smarter processes across departments:

1. IT Teams: From Alerts to Actions in 3 Clicks

When Xitoring detects a server outage, ApproveThis can:

• Auto-route emergency budget approvals for cloud scaling
• Require CTO sign-off before major failover procedures
• Document all decisions for compliance audits

Example: A Phoenix-based MSP reduced unplanned downtime by 41% by linking server alerts to immediate approval chains.

2. Finance Teams: Guardrails for Auto-Scaling Costs

Connect cloud cost alerts to approval thresholds:

When Xitoring spots AWS spend exceeding $10K/month, ApproveThis:

• Requires CFO approval before new instance deployments
• Routes requests to department heads based on usage tags
• Attaches historical cost data to each approval request

3. Client Services: Transparent Incident Reporting

Agencies using Xitoring can:

• Auto-create client approval requests for downtime post-mortems
• Require stakeholder sign-off on SLA credit calculations
• Share status pages only after approved by legal/compliance

Setting Up Your Integration

Using Zapier, connect Xitoring and ApproveThis in 12 minutes:

1. In Zapier, choose Xitoring's "New Incident" trigger
2. Filter for specific alert types (downtime, latency, etc.)
3. Map incident details to an ApproveThis request template
4. Set approval rules based on severity levels

Pro Tip: Calculated Fields for Smart Routing

Use ApproveThis' calculated fields to auto-prioritize requests:

IF Downtime > 1hr THEN Route to CTO 
ELSE IF Cost Impact > $5k THEN Route to Finance 
ELSE Auto-Approve

Why Teams Choose This Stack

Beyond Basic Alerts: Advanced Scenarios

The integration supports complex operational needs:

Maintenance Window Governance

When Xitoring detects planned maintenance:

• Auto-create change approval tickets
• Require CAB sign-off via email
• Sync approved windows to monitoring blackout periods

Budget-Driven Alerting

Link infrastructure costs to approval chains:

• Auto-pause non-critical alerts when department budgets hit limits
• Require VP approval for overtime monitoring during peak seasons

Getting Started

To implement this integration:

1. Create your ApproveThis account (free 14-day trial)
2. Connect to Xitoring via Zapier using pre-built templates
3. Clone our proven workflow templates for IT, finance, or client use cases

Critical Implementation Notes

Success requires alignment on:

• Approval thresholds matching your risk profile
• Escalation rules for time-sensitive incidents
• Client-facing vs internal approval templates

The Bottom Line

Xitoring tells you when things break. ApproveThis ensures they get fixed right. Together, they turn reactive monitoring into proactive governance.