Use Team Creation Requires Admin Approval with 3 how-to topics: turn on approval, review requests, and confirm that the rule is active; all 3 items are membership-related.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Turn On Team Creation Approval | Membership-related |
| 2 | 2. Review Team Creation Requests | Membership-related |
| 3 | 3. Confirm the Approval Rule Is Active | Membership-related |
How-to Guide
1. Turn On Team Creation Approval
Entry point: Admin Console → Document and Team → Team Settings
- Sign in to the WPS 365 admin console with a super admin account or an admin account that has the required permissions.
- Click Document and Team.
- Open Team Settings.
- Find Team Creation Requires Admin Approval.
- Turn on the switch and save the setting.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The Team Creation Requires Admin Approval option is shown as enabled.
- Next actions: Members enter a request flow when they try to create a team.
Tips While Using
- Membership: An enterprise plan and an authorized admin account are required.
- Environment limits: The admin console must be accessible.
2. Review Team Creation Requests
Entry point: Admin Console → Approval Management → Team Approval
- Sign in to the admin console with a super admin account or an admin account that has the required permissions.
- Open Approval Management.
- Go to Team Approval.
- Review the applicant information, team name, team description, and team purpose.
- Approve or reject the request based on your organization’s rules.
Success Criteria
- UI state: The request record shows that it has been processed.
- Next actions: After approval, the requester can use the team; after rejection, the team is not created directly.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Approving a request before checking the team name and purpose can make later governance harder.
- Membership: Only accounts with the required admin permissions can process approvals.
3. Confirm the Approval Rule Is Active
Entry point: Member team creation entry / Admin approval records
- After turning on approval, ask a regular member to try creating a team.
- Confirm that the member sees a request submission flow instead of direct team creation.
- Open Approval Management as an admin and check whether the request appears.
- Complete one approval or rejection and verify that the result matches the action.
Success Criteria
- UI state: Members enter a request flow, and admins can see the approval record.
- Next actions: Admins can continue processing later requests.
- No side effects: Existing teams continue to work as usual.
Tips While Using
- Common mistakes: Turning on the switch without saving the setting prevents the rule from taking effect.
- Environment limits: It is recommended to complete the check with a stable internet connection.