> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://absentify.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Welcome to the absentify® documentation

> Welcome to absentify® — the absence management solution for Microsoft 365. Find guides for employees, managers, HR admins, and Microsoft 365 admins.

Welcome to absentify®! This documentation guides you through all the essential aspects of absentify®, an absence management solution designed specifically for Microsoft 365 users. With absentify®, teams can manage absences directly within Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Microsoft 365, and SharePoint – seamlessly integrated, without the need for external systems.

### Navigate the documentation by your role

<Note>
  Not sure which role you have? Check our guide on [identifying your role](/docs/en/how-to-determine-your-role) to find out.
</Note>

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  <Card title="Employee" icon="user" href="/docs/en/roles/employee/welcome">
    For team members who need to log absences and submit requests. Includes instructions on submitting absence requests, checking request status, and managing personal absence records.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Manager" icon="briefcase" href="/docs/en/roles/manager/welcome">
    For managers who oversee absence requests and manage team schedules. This section provides guidance on approving requests and using the team calendar view.
  </Card>

  <Card title="HR admins" icon="clipboard-check" href="/docs/en/roles/hr_admins/welcome">
    For HR personnel who handle company-wide absence management and configuration. Includes details on setting policies, managing company-wide absence records, and accessing the admin dashboard.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Microsoft 365 admins" icon="cloud" href="/docs/en/roles/m365admins/welcome">
    For Microsoft 365 administrators responsible for the integration and management of absentify within the Microsoft environment. Learn how to activate absentify and manage permissions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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### How to get further assistance

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If you still need help after searching, you can:

* **Email our support team**: [support@absentify.com](mailto:support@absentify.com)
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For the quickest answers, we recommend using the **search bar** above. Many users find their solutions instantly through our smart assistant or by navigating the relevant sections of the documentation.

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Enjoy working with absentify!