How to Get Client Approval
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Let your clients review and approve social media posts without giving them full account access. Keep control while streamlining the approval process.
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Why Client Approvals are Hard
You need clients to review content before publishing. But adding them to your accounts creates headaches.
If you manage social media for clients, you need their approval before you hit publish. But how do you give clients access to review posts without giving them full account control? If you add them as account managers, they could accidentally delete content, change passwords, spend budget, or manage other employees. That is too risky.
So instead, you do it manually. You create a draft post, take a screenshot, send it via email. The client reviews it and replies with feedback. You make changes, send another screenshot. Back and forth until they approve. Once approved, you log into the account and publish. The entire process takes hours instead of minutes.
And the friction is not just time. It is also communication. The client sees the post in an email, not in the actual platform it will appear on. They do not get context about timing, audience, or how it fits into your content strategy. They just see a screenshot.
What you need is a middle ground: a way for clients to review posts in context, approve them with one click, and give you the green light to publish, all without giving them full account access.
How to Set Up a Client Approval System
Build a workflow that keeps you in control while speeding up approvals.
Create Posts in a Shared Workspace
Write and design your posts in a tool that supports collaboration and approval workflows. Do not send emails or screenshots. Create the post where both you and the client can see it in context.
Send Approval Links, Not Emails
Generate a secure approval link and send it to your client. They click the link and see the post exactly as it will appear on the platform. They see the image, caption, hashtags, and timing. No screenshots. No confusion.
Let Clients Approve or Comment
The client can approve the post directly from the link. They can also leave comments or suggest changes. Everything is tracked in one place. No more digging through email threads.
Iterate Quickly Within the System
If the client suggests changes, you update the post in the tool. They see the updated version immediately. No need to send new emails or links. The approval process becomes a conversation happening in one place.
Publish Once You Have Approval
Once the client approves, publish directly from the tool. You maintain full control of the account. The client never logs in. You never give them passwords or permissions. They just review and approve.
Keep an Audit Trail of All Approvals
Every version of every post and every approval is tracked. You can see who approved what and when. This creates accountability and documentation for future reference.
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Aidelly handles approvals without giving clients account access.
Invite Clients Without Giving Account Access
Add clients as approvers to your workspace. They can view and approve posts but cannot change passwords, delete content, or access other accounts. You stay in control.
Secure Approval Links
Generate time-limited approval links for specific posts. Clients see exactly what will be published, with no distracting account settings or other posts. Clean and focused.
One-Click Approvals
Clients click approve or request changes. No need for emails or signatures. You see their decision instantly and can publish or iterate.
Inline Comments and Discussion
Clients can leave comments directly on posts. You respond in the same place. The entire approval conversation lives in one location, not spread across email.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about client approvals.
Can I give multiple team members approval permissions?
Yes. You can invite multiple clients, managers, or team members to review posts. Set different permission levels for different people if needed. Some can approve, some can only comment.
What if the client rejects a post?
The post stays in draft status. You can edit it based on their feedback and re-submit for approval. The client gets a notification of the updated version. Back and forth happens in the same place.
Can I set approval deadlines?
Yes. You can set a deadline for client approval. If the client does not approve by that time, the post publishes automatically or you get a reminder. This keeps projects on track.
Does the client see other posts or account settings?
No. Approval links show only the specific post being reviewed. The client cannot see other posts, analytics, account settings, or team members. You control exactly what they can see.
Is there an audit trail of who approved what?
Yes. Every approval is logged with the client is name, the time they approved, and any comments they left. You have a complete record for accountability and documentation.
Stop the Email Approval Dance
Give clients a fast, secure way to approve content. Stay in control while speeding up the approval process.