Admin Guide

Welcome to the Approvals Hub Admin Guide!

This guide is designed to help administrators configure Approvals Hub effectively. It walks you through essential setup steps and provides guidance on optional configurations to customize the app for your organization’s needs.
Before diving into the configuration, we recommend reviewing the Overview, Core Concepts and Key Features sections. These resources provide a foundational understanding of how the app works and its capabilities.

Installation

To install and configure the app, refer to the app installation guide for detailed instructions. The guide covers:

  • Installation from the SharePoint Store – How to install the app in your SharePoint tenant.
  • Adding the App to a SharePoint Page – Steps to install the app on a SharePoint site .
  • Adding the App to Microsoft Teams – Instructions for integrating the app into Microsoft Teams for better collaboration.

Follow the installation guide to ensure the app is properly set up in your environment.

Configuration

Admin Video Guide

Quick step-by-step tutorial to help administrators configure the app

Watch the video guide for administrators

Getting Started with Sample Templates

When the app is installed, it includes two sample request templates "Sample Training Request" and "Sample Mileage Reimbursement" designed to help you test and familiarize yourself with its features without any initial configuration. However, for operational use in your organization (production usage), these templates should be customized, or removed to better align with your specific processes. admin guide start

Essential Setup Steps

Step 1: Configure General Settings (Administration->Settings)

Step 2: Create Users (Administration->Users)

Set up users under Administration -> Users to enable individual access to the app.
Learn more about User Management

Note:

  • Users configuration steps may vary based on your chosen features. For instance, if Department Tracking or Office Location Tracking is enabled, you'll need to populate the Department and Office Location dictionaries under Administration -> Dictionaries or fill out 'Department' and 'Office Location' under Microsoft 365 User Profile
  • For large organizations using the 'unlimited users' subscription plan, there is an option to set up automatic provisioning for regular users, here is more info.

Step 3: Configure Request Templates (Administration->Request Templates)

Customize or create new templates under Administration -> Request Templates to meet your organization's requirements.
Learn more about Request Templates

Optional Configuration Steps