# How to enable multilevel approval to leave?

> This is a common question that we come across from IceHrm customers. In order to enable multilevel approval using IceHrm follow the below steps,

- URL: https://icehrm.com/blog/how-to-enable-multilevel-approval-to-leave
- Published: 2020-01-29
- Updated: 2024-03-04
- Author: IceHrm
- Topics: IceHrm Tutorials
- Publisher: IceHrm (https://icehrm.com), HR management software

This is a common question that we come across from IceHrm customers. In order to enable multilevel approval using IceHrm follow the below steps,

1\. Log into the **Admin Account**

2\. Under the **System module**, click on to **Settings**

3\. Under Settings, Go to **Leave** tab

4\. Click on the edit button in front of **Enable Multilevel Approval**

![](https://icehrm.com/explore/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Capture-36-1024x404.png)

5\. Set the **Value** to **Yes** and then **Save** it

![](https://icehrm.com/explore/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Capture-37.png)

How to define the multilevel?

> In order to allow multilevel approval under leaves, you need to predefined the managerial level. This needs to be done under Employee details.

To do this;

1.  Log into the **Admin Account**
2.  Go to the **Employees** module and click onto **Employees**
3.  Then click on to the edit button in front of the employee which you would like to make changes
4.  Then go to the report tab.

![](https://icehrm.com/explore/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Capture-38-1024x421.png)

5\. On the bottom of the fields, you will be able to find **First Level Approver, Second Level Approver, and Third Level Approver** fields. Fill it accordingly and **Save**. Remember, always add the immediate manager as the first level approver.

![](https://icehrm.com/explore/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Capture-39.png)