---
title: "How can I make document templates require approval?"
description: "By default, document templates are automatically included in your list of release documents without needing to be in a controlled state. However, as the project owner, you may enable approval requirements this in the advanced settings."
category: "Frequently Asked Questions"
section: "Software Release Process"
keywords: ["document templates", "require approval", "approval document", "owner enable", "included list", "list release", "default document", "needing"]
source_url: "https://support.ketryx.com/hc/en-us/articles/25907988118285-How-can-I-make-document-templates-require-approval"
last_reviewed: 2026-06-11
---

# How can I make document templates require approval?

By default, document templates are automatically included in your list of release documents without needing to be in a controlled state. However, as the project owner, you may enable approval requirements this in the [advanced settings.](https://docs.ketryx.com/reference/advanced-settings#require-controlled-templates)

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