> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.pickcel.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # What is the content approval process and how does it work in Pickcel? > Set up the Pickcel content approval workflow so every uploaded media file is reviewed and approved before it goes live on your screens. **Content Approval** gives you complete oversight of what goes live on your screens. Instead of letting any upload play directly, it routes every media file through a review step, strengthening compliance, governance, and control over your digital signage content. Content Approval is available only on the **Enterprise plan**. To enable it for your account, [contact our support team](mailto:support@pickcel.com). ## How the approval workflow works Every uploaded file starts as **Pending**. A designated **Content Approver** or **Admin** reviews it and either approves or rejects it. Only **Approved** media can be added to compositions and published to screens. Sign in to your [Pickcel dashboard](https://console.pickcel.com/#/) with your credentials. Pickcel console dashboard after logging in Go to the **Media** module, click **Add Media**, and upload the files you need, images, videos, PDFs, or apps. Media module with the Add Media button highlighted Every uploaded file is set to **Pending** by default. You can see its state in the **Approval Status** column of the media list. Media list showing uploaded files with Pending approval status As soon as media is uploaded, all **Content Approvers** and **Admins** receive an email about the new uploads. They can start the review directly from the **Review & Approve** button in the email. Email notification about a new media approval request with a Review and Approve button An approver can click **Review & Approve** in the email, or open the **Media** module and click the media **thumbnail** to review it. Media list with a file selected to open for review After reviewing, the approver or admin selects **Approve** or **Reject**. Media preview with Approve and Reject buttons highlighted You can track the decision in two places. In the media list, the **Approval Status** column shows the state of each file. Media list Approval Status column showing Pending and Approved states Clicking a media thumbnail opens its details, including the status, the **approver's name**, and the **approval date**. Media detail view showing Approved status with approver name and approval date Once a file is approved, go to the **Composition** module and click **Add Composition** to build your layout with the approved media. Composition module with the Add Composition button highlighted With the composition created from approved media, head to the **Publish** module and publish it to your screens. See [How to publish content](/schedule-and-publish/publish-overview) for the full steps. ## What each media state means When you add media to a zone, its approval state decides whether it can be used: | State | Can it be used? | | ------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Approved** | Yes, available to add to any composition. | | **Pending** | No, a restriction pop-up appears until it is approved. | | **Rejected** | No, it cannot be used and cannot be resubmitted for approval. | If you try to add a **Pending** file, Pickcel blocks it until review is complete: Approval Pending pop-up blocking the use of media that is still under review A **Rejected** file is blocked permanently: Media Rejected pop-up stating the file cannot be used ## Points to note * All uploaded media is **Pending** by default. * Only **Approved** media can be used for compositions and published across screens. * Approvers can either approve or reject media. * A **Rejected** file cannot be used and cannot be reconsidered for approval, this is a one-time review decision to maintain content integrity. ## Frequently asked questions Content Approval is available only on the **Enterprise plan**. To enable it for your account, [contact our support team](mailto:support@pickcel.com). Only users with the **Content Approver** role or the **Admin** role can approve or reject uploaded media. Both are notified by email whenever new media is uploaded. You can't. If you try to add a **Pending** file to a zone, Pickcel shows a restriction pop-up and blocks it until an approver reviews and approves the file. No. A **Rejected** file cannot be used and cannot be resubmitted, rejection is a one-time, final decision. To use similar content, upload a new file for review. Yes. As soon as media is uploaded, all Content Approvers and Admins receive an email with a **Review & Approve** button that takes them straight to the review screen. The **Approval Status** column in the Media list shows each file's state. Click a media thumbnail to see more detail, including the approver's name and the approval date. ## Related guides Upload images, videos, PDFs, and apps to your Pickcel media library. Define roles and permissions, including who can review and approve content. Build a multi-zone layout using your approved media. Schedule and publish approved content to your screens.