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# How to Track Approval Status in Real Time
- URL: https://blog.jestor.com/track-approval-status-real-time/
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:21:27.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-15T20:21:27.000Z
- Author: Bruno Bannach

Tracking approval status in real time means anyone with access can see exactly where a request stands — pending, approved, at which stage — without asking the approver directly or searching through email. In **Jestor**, status is a live property of the card, visible on dashboards and directly in the record.

"Where's my approval?" is one of the most common, and most avoidable, questions in any operation. Real-time status visibility exists specifically to remove that question.

## What causes status visibility gaps

- Status that only the approver knows, until they respond to a direct question
- No dashboard view showing pending approvals across the team
- Requesters having to follow up manually just to check progress
- Status updates that live in email, disconnected from the request itself

## How real-time status tracking works

- Each request's status updates live as it moves through the approval stages
- Dashboards can show all pending, approved, and overdue requests in one view
- Requesters can check status directly on the record, without asking anyone
- **SLA** data adds context — not just status, but how long it's been at that status

## Why Jestor fits this use case

- Status is a native property of every card, always current, never stale
- Dashboards pull this data live, with no manual compilation required
- Removes the need for status-check messages between requesters and approvers
- Combines naturally with SLA tracking for a complete picture of each request

| Status question                 | How real-time tracking answers it |
| ------------------------------- | --------------------------------- |
| Where is my request right now?  | Visible directly on the record    |
| How many approvals are pending? | Visible on a live dashboard       |

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can requesters see status without asking the approver?** Yes, status is visible directly on the record at any time. More at [jestor.com](https://www.jestor.com/?ref=blog.jestor.com).

**Does this require a separate reporting tool?** No, status is a native, live property of each approval card.

**Can I filter a dashboard to show only overdue approvals?** Yes, using SLA-based filters on the dashboard view.

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