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title: Approve a risk event
description: A user with the sn\_risk.manager role must approve a valid risk event. If any risk approver rejects the event, the state of the risk event changes to rejected.
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# Approve a risk event

A user with the sn\_risk.manager role must approve a valid risk event. If any risk approver rejects the event, the state of the risk event changes to rejected.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn\_risk.manager

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **My Approvals**.

2.  Click the record in the list with your name as the approver.

3.  Click **Approve**.


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