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title: "Create an approval workflow type"
slug: "create-an-approval-workflow-type"
updated: 2023-07-05T07:42:30Z
published: 2023-07-05T07:42:30Z
canonical: "totara.help/create-an-approval-workflow-type"
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# Create an approval workflow type

When using [approval workflows](/18/docs/what-are-approval-workflows) you can set up multiple workflow types. For example, if there are different forms within your organisation that you wish to represent, these could each be a different workflow type. Workflow types also enable some types of aggregated reporting across different workflows that share a type.

To create a new workflow type, follow these steps:

1. Go to *Quick-access menu* *> Approval workflows > Manage approval workflow types*.
2. Click **Add workflow type**.
3. Give the new workflow a **Type name**. This must be unique.
4. Optionally add a **Type description** to give a more detailed outline of the scope or purpose of the workflow type.
5. Click **Add**.

You will then be taken back to the **Manage approval workflow types** page, where you can view and manage your workflow types. To edit an existing workflow type, click the pencil icon (![edit](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/edit.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T13%3A04%3A25Z&se=2026-11-07T14%3A04%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=lhB4mv0Br6QKqRCa%2BfTNGZzCAdD1BcUEb0XZvPSQxGY%3D)).

![The Manage workflow types page with one workflow type added.](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/image-1665063926482.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-07T13%3A04%3A25Z&se=2026-11-07T14%3A04%3A25Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=lhB4mv0Br6QKqRCa%2BfTNGZzCAdD1BcUEb0XZvPSQxGY%3D)

## Next steps

- [Approval forms](/18/docs/approval-forms)
- [Create an approval workflow](/18/docs/create-an-approval-workflow)

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