---
title: Generate an approval using approval rules
description: The system can automatically generate an approval request to individuals or groups when specific criteria are met. The automatic generation of approval requests is driven using the System Policy feature.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/build-workflows/approvals/c\_GenAnApprovalUsingApprRules.html
release: australia
product: Approvals
classification: approvals
topic_type: concept
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Classic approvals, Build workflows]
---

# Generate an approval using approval rules

The system can automatically generate an approval request to individuals or groups when specific criteria are met. The automatic generation of approval requests is driven using the System Policy feature.

In the sample below, a change opened in the category **network** is assigned to the System Administrator:

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When an approver is automatically added based on approval rules, the status of the approval automatically defaults to "Requested".

**Related topics**  


[Classic approvals](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/build-workflows/approvals/r_Approvals.md)