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# How to build an approval workflow from scratch
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/build-approval-workflow-from-scratch/
- Published: 2026-08-02T00:02:29.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-02T00:02:29.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

To **build an approval workflow from scratch**, the first step is mapping out who requests, who approves, and in what order — only after that does it make sense to configure the tool. In **Jestor**, that design turns into a working workflow in a few steps, using **Approvals**, **Kanban & Pipe**, and **Forms**.

### How Do You Build an Approval Workflow Step by Step?

1. Map out who can submit requests, who approves, and whether there's more than one approval limit.
2. Create a **Forms** for capturing the request, with the fields the approver needs to see.
3. Set up **Approvals** with the approval hierarchy and each limit's threshold.
4. Build the **Kanban & Pipe** with the workflow's phases (requested, under approval, approved, rejected).
5. Test the full workflow with a real request before rolling it out to the whole team.

### Why Do Small Companies Skip Structuring This?

Many smaller companies treat approval as an informal message exchange — "just send it to me and I'll approve it" — until volume grows and nobody knows anymore who approved what, or when.

### How Does Jestor Help Structure This Workflow?

- **Approvals** defines the approval hierarchy with a limit by amount and cost center, with no dependency on a stray message.
- **Kanban & Pipe** visually shows what phase each request is in, with no need to ask around.
- **Forms** capture the request with the right fields from the start, avoiding back-and-forth over missing information.

| Workflow step                  | Jestor feature |
| ------------------------------ | -------------- |
| **Request capture**            | Forms          |
| **Setting the approval limit** | Approvals      |
| **Visual tracking**            | Kanban & Pipe  |

### Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I Need to Code to Build This Workflow in Jestor?

No, Approvals, Forms, and Kanban & Pipe are all configured without code, directly in the interface.

### Can I Have More Than One Approval Limit in the Same Workflow?

Yes, Approvals lets you configure different approval levels by amount or cost center.

### How Long Does It Take to Build an Approval Workflow From Scratch?

It depends on complexity, but simple workflows are often ready within a few hours on the platform.

With Jestor, you can automate workflows, connect teams, and build internal systems your way — all without code and powered by AI. Discover Jestor at jestor.com and see how to take your company's operations to a new level of efficiency and control.