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    - Australia Build workflows

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# Request Ad Hoc Approval activity

# Request Ad Hoc Approval activity {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

Enable agents and fulfillers to specify which user(s) should complete approval
request(s) during a playbook run.

## Roles and availability {#request-adhoc-approval-activity__section_p41_34j_35b}

These activities are available as an application in the ServiceNow Store. Users with the playbook.admin or pd_author role can add these activities to a playbook.

## Inputs {#request-adhoc-approval-activity__section_r2m_k4j_35b}

Open the activity properties panel and configure your activity to add values for the following inputs. If the input value varies, use the pill-picker to show where to get the value. To learn more about the pill-picker, see [Dot-walking examples](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=dot-walking-examples&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-user-interface&ft:locale=en-US).
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| Input | Type | Description |
|-|-|-|
| Label | String | Title to display as activity and playbook card. |
| Description | String | Information to display about activity usage or outcome. |
| Run condition | Condition Builder | Conditions that must be met to run an activity or stage. You can use data from prior activities to build conditions. Note: Select Show additional options to see this field. |
| Start Rule | Choice | Under ScheduleStart Rule, select a start rule for when your stage should start running: * When process starts: Your stage starts running as soon as the playbook starts. * After specific stages: Your stage starts running after specified stage(s) have finished running. {#request-adhoc-approval-activity__ul_f4z_nq1_ppb}Under Schedule \> Start Rule, select a start rule for when your activity should start running: <!-- --> * When stage starts: Your activity starts running as soon as its stage starts running. Your stage starts running when your playbook is triggered. * After specific activities: Your activity starts running after specified activities have finished running. {#request-adhoc-approval-activity__ul_zzc_3ls_m1c} |
| Start with delay | True/False | Option to wait for a duration of time before running an activity or stage. When enabled, this input displays the [Start with delay input properties](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/EdInaaLAHZCnrBcJbs96Lw "Specify a duration of time to wait before running an activity or a stage whose start rule and conditions have been met. Give users time to act during automated playbooks. Give users time to wait for a specific date and time to complete actions."). Note: Select Show additional options to see this field. |
| Approver | Choice | Individual users that will receive approval requests. |
| Approver group | Choice | User Group that will receive approval requests. |
| Table | Choice | Table that you want to choose the associated record from. |
| Record | Choice | Associated record for the approval requests. |
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## Outputs {#request-adhoc-approval-activity__section_lsz_31k_35b}

* Records of your approval requests.
* The states of your approval requests.
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