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# Can I apply for leave for someone else?

If you're an [approver](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/assign-or-change-approver-for-a-member-pmaxp2/) or [admin](https://support.getpause.com/en/article/make-a-teammate-an-admin-gh6acw/), you can book time off for a colleague to give them a healthy break.

## On Desktop

**Step 1:** Click on the **Calendar** icon in the navigation bar.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/c085581ebbd7e800/6a3d95a7-5327-4b73-b763-8f2d07_1wnjqfn.png)

**Step 2:** Click on the **Apply** button on the right.

**Step 3:** In the form that opens up, select the member you want to book time off for.

**Step 4:** Enter the **Leave Type** and the **Start** and **End Date** to complete the application. You can also add a **Reason** if you wish.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/bd8398e9d122080/cc58f2d5-3925-4026-a160-6608fc_h8g974.png)

You've successfully booked time off for your colleague! This leave type doesn't need to be approved by anyone else, and your team will get notified on the Pause browser app and on Slack.