Add a backup signer to an absence form
Keep absence approvals moving when the usual signer is unavailable.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Add Document Recipient
Tool to add a recipient to a document. Use after confirming the document's ID. Optionally specify signing order and authentication options.
Why this helps
An absent manager blocks paperwork because no alternate signer is added quickly.
- Avoid approval bottlenecks
- Keep absence records moving
- Respond to coverage changes quickly
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 7shifts and Docnify in Notis once.
- 2Create an automation named Absence backup signer.
- 3Tell Notis to confirm the absence document ID and add the approved backup recipient from the 7shifts coverage payload.
- 4Choose notis_webhook and connect the coverage request.
- 5Select a report channel and test with one absence.
Questions about this workflow
Can the backup signer have an order?
Yes, include the required signing order in the instruction when applicable.
Does it remove the original signer?
No. It adds the backup recipient only.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
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Recurring trigger
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Add Document Recipient
Tool to add a recipient to a document. Use after confirming the document's ID. Optionally specify signing order and authentication options.
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