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# How to approve the invoices-Invoice approval settings ?

###### Step 1. Log in to the application with valid credentials.

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###### Step 2. Click on the Apps & Integration module.

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###### Step 3. If the app is not already activated, click on the Activate button.

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###### Step 4. If the app is already activated, click on the Edit Settings button.

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###### Step 5. A confirmation pop-up will appear. Click OK to proceed.

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###### Step 6. The Invoice Approval Settings pop-up will be displayed

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**1. Admin Invoices Require Approval**

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If this option is checked, invoices created by the admin will also require approval before being sent.

**2. Send Invoice Approval to Me for Every Invoice**

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The admin can choose to receive approval requests for all invoices created so far.

**3. Do not allow staff members to update approved invoices.**

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The admin can restrict staff members from making updates to invoices that have already been approved.

**4. Receive Alerts if Staff Updates Approved Invoices**

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If a staff member makes any changes to the status of an approved invoice, the admin will receive an alert notification.

**5. Send Invoice Approval to My Staff Members**

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The admin can also allow invoice approval requests to be sent to their staff members or invoices can also be set to its selected staff member for approval.

### Approval History:

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