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When new page draft is submitted in WordPress, pause for editor approval then publish page in WordPress

Hold every new WordPress page draft for an editor’s approval, then publish it the moment they sign off so nothing goes live before it’s been checked.

WordPressWordPress Human in the LoopHuman in the Loop
~5 min setup used by 2.8k sites

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How it works

Every step, explained

Import the template and this whole chain runs on autopilot — here's exactly what happens on each run.

WordPress → Human in the Loop
2 steps
WordPress
TRIGGER
WordPress · New Page
The workflow starts automatically when a new page is published in WordPress. FlowMattic captures that data for the steps below.
Human in the Loop
ACTION
Human in the Loop · Get Approval on Email
Human in the Loop — send approval request via email and wait for response. Data is mapped from earlier steps; connect your Human in the Loop account on import.
Why this workflow

Built to own, not to rent

No-code setup

Import the JSON, connect your accounts, and go live in minutes. Every step is pre-mapped — you only add your own credentials.

Runs on your server

Self-hosted on your WordPress install. No per-task fees, no data leaving your infrastructure, no monthly SaaS bill.

Fully customizable

Open it in the visual builder and reshape it — add branches, swap apps, insert filters. A starting point, not a cage.

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