
ApproveThis manages your Xodo Sign Integration approvals.
April 17, 2025
Integration Category: Signatures
Let’s be real – getting documents signed shouldn’t feel like herding cats through a maze. Between chasing down approvals and waiting for signatures, most workflows move slower than a dial-up connection. That’s why pairing ApproveThis’ approval automation with Xodo Sign’s e-signature power isn’t just convenient – it’s a straight-up productivity hack for teams tired of playing document ping-pong.
Why This Combo Works Like a Swiss Army Knife
ApproveThis isn’t just another “set it and forget it” workflow tool. It’s built for companies where decisions need actual human brains – not just rubber stamps. When you connect it to Xodo Sign through Zapier, you’re creating a clear path from “Who needs to approve this?” to “Legally binding, done deal.” Here’s the kicker: approvers can greenlight documents directly from their inbox without needing a Xodo Sign license. That means your external clients or contractors aren’t stuck learning new software just to say “yes.”
Real-World Workflows That Don’t Suck
These aren’t hypothetical “maybe someday” scenarios. We’re talking about actual time saved right now:
1. The Legal Department Lifesaver
Picture this: Your legal team just finalized a vendor contract in Xodo Sign. Normally, this would trigger a game of CC-all email tag with finance and department heads. With the integration? The moment that Xodo document hits “completed,” ApproveThis automatically:
- Routes it to the CFO (if over $50K) and the department VP
- Applies conditional logic: Escalate to CEO if contract exceeds annual budget
- Locks everything down until all approvers sign off
Real impact: A mid-sized tech company reduced contract turnaround from 14 days to 48 hours by cutting out manual follow-ups.
2. HR Onboarding That Doesn’t Make People Quit
New hire paperwork is the worst kind of busywork. Set up a Zap that triggers when HR initiates an approval request in ApproveThis. Instantly:
- Xodo Sign populates the offer letter template
- Sends it to the candidate
- Routes signed docs to payroll and IT provisioning
Bonus: Approval groups ensure department heads approve role-specific addendums before anything goes out.
3. Procurement That Actually Protects Budgets
When your sales team requests a premium software tool via Xodo Sign form, ApproveThis kicks in:
1. Calculates total annual cost using dynamic fields
2. Routes to department head if under $10K
3. Forces CFO approval if over threshold
4. Only then sends final contract for signatures
No more rogue SaaS subscriptions. No more finance team meltdowns.
Features That Make This More Than Just a Zap
What makes this integration actually stick? ApproveThis’ deeper workflow muscles:
Vacation Delegation That Doesn’t Require a Ouija Board
Legal lead out climbing Machu Picchu? Approval tasks auto-reassign to their deputy without dropping the ball. No more “Waiting on…” statuses clogging your dashboard.
Calculated Fields That Do the Math (So You Don’t Have To)
Auto-calculate contract totals, subscription costs, or project hours directly in approval requests. If numbers exceed thresholds, routes change automatically. Perfect for:
- Agencies tracking project scope creep
- Manufacturers approving bulk orders
- Healthcare providers managing equipment budgets
Setting This Up Without Losing Your Mind
Here’s the beauty part – you’re not building the Eiffel Tower here. With Zapier, it’s three steps:
- Connect Xodo Sign and ApproveThis in your Zapier account
- Pick your trigger (New document, approval status change, etc.)
- Map the data fields once – approvals and signatures handle the rest
Pro tip: Start with one high-impact workflow (like contracts over $50K) before scaling. Most teams see ROI within two approval cycles.
Who Actually Benefits? (Spoiler: Everyone)
This isn’t just for the C-suite. Here’s the team-by-team breakdown:
Operations Teams
Track SLAs for approvals like you track project timelines. Real-time dashboards show exactly where bottlenecks are forming – before vendors start calling.
Finance Departments
Enforce approval chains based on dollar amounts, not who’s CC’d on an email. Automatic escalation stops budget overruns cold.
External Partners
Clients approve NDAs via email without logging into yet another portal. Suppliers sign purchase orders that auto-route to your procurement team. Zero license headaches.
The Bottom Line (Besides “This Saves Time”)
Combining ApproveThis with Xodo Sign isn’t about flashy tech – it’s about eliminating the crap that makes work suck. Less chasing. Fewer errors. No more “I thought YOU approved that!”
Ready to stop being a document traffic cop? Get ApproveThis and connect your Xodo Sign account in under 10 minutes. Or schedule a demo to see how approval thresholds and calculated fields can transform your biggest pain points.
PS: If you’re still manually routing contracts in 2024, your competitors already think you’re adorable.
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Best Approval Workflows for Xodo Sign
Suggested workflows (and their Zapier components) for Xodo Sign
Initiate approval requests for completed Xodo Sign documents
Ensure no completed document goes unapproved. This integration automatically creates a new approval request in ApproveThis whenever a document is completed in Xodo Sign, ensuring each document is reviewed promptly. *Note: Set up role-based access to define approvers according to your workflow.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Document Completed
Triggers when a new document is completed. Note: This trigger only checks for new documents being completed every 15 minutes.
Action
Create Request
Creates a new request, probably with input from previous steps.
Send new approval requests via Xodo Sign templates
Receive your new approval request workflows with ready-to-send documents created automatically from templates in Xodo Sign. This automation ensures documents are conveniently prepared as soon as an approval request is initiated. *Note: Customize templates to fit different departments' needs before setting up this automation.*
Zapier Components
Trigger
New Request
Triggers when a new approval request workflow is initiated.

Action
Use Template
Sends a document created from a template in your eversign account.
Track Xodo Sign document statuses upon approval outcome
Maintain up-to-date status records for documents sent via Xodo Sign. Once an approval is decided in ApproveThis, you're notified immediately, linking document management clearly to business decisions. *Note: Use conditional logic in ApproveThis to define approval pathways that match your business processes.*
Zapier Components

Trigger
Document Sent
Triggers when a new document has been sent. Note: This trigger only checks for documents sent every 15 minutes.
Action
A Request Is Approved/Denied
Triggers when a request is approved or denied.
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