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# Delegate settings

> Configure delegate settings for DingTalk OA Approval: enter delegate settings in the Admin Console, assign a delegate to an approver, and review delegation records to keep approvals moving while the approver is on leave or traveling.

## 1. Overview

<Note>
  The Admin can configure delegate settings in the Admin Console.

  This includes the delegated approver, the delegate, and the delegation period.
</Note>

## 2. Prerequisites

* Only an Approval Admin can perform process design, so you must first become an Approval Admin.

If you are not an Approval Admin, open DingTalk OA Approval, tap **Settings**, tap **Create Approval form**, tap **Request Admin Permissions**, then tap **Submit**.

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Once the Admin receives the pending-approval notification and approves it, the corresponding Employee automatically gains Approval Admin Permissions.

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## 3. Steps

### 1. Enter delegate settings

Go to **Approval Admin Console** > **System Management** > **Delegate Settings**.

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### 2. Assign a delegate

Select the **delegated approver** and the **delegate**, then choose the **delegation period**.

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### 3. View delegation records

Click **Delegation Records** to query records by **delegated approver** or **delegate**, or to Undo an active delegation Record.

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