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Note the bottom selection 'Auto-approve Tasks on Status'. You can configure an external approval at the application or folder level as seen below.
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Once you configure your external approval, any activity will be held on that environment until the approval is given. The Auto-approve Tasks selection on Status selection will then naturally auto approve any pending approvals if the Issue is moved to the selected status('Done' in this case) or greater in the issue tracking system.
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