> ## 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.

# Roadmap and planned features

> Explore the absentify public roadmap, submit feature suggestions, upvote proposals, and stay informed about upcoming releases and planned improvements.

## Overview

The **public roadmap** of absentify allows customers to actively participate in the further development of the platform. You can submit new **feature suggestions**, **support** existing proposals with upvotes, and receive **notifications** about developments.

👉 [View the Roadmap](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap)\
👉 [Submit a New Idea](https://feedback.absentify.com/b/7mlokrm5/feature-ideas/idea/new)

## How does the roadmap work?

Our roadmap is based on a **community-driven approach**, meaning:

1. **Submit your own ideas**\
   You can submit new suggestions for features or improvements directly in the roadmap portal.

2. **Vote and prioritize**\
   You can support each submitted idea with an **upvote**. The more upvotes an idea has, the higher the chance it will be implemented.

3. **Status updates and notifications**\
   Once an idea has received enough support and is taken into development, all subscribers receive an **email notification**. Another notification is sent when the new feature is released.

4. **Feedback and discussions**\
   You can **leave comments** on existing proposals, share your opinions, and discuss them with other users.

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  **Tip:** Support ideas that are important to you to increase their priority. The more votes an idea has, the sooner it will be added to the roadmap!
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## Features in development

These features are currently in development:

### Recurring events / series bookings

[Learn more](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap/recurring-eventsappointments-as-a-series)\
A feature is being developed that will allow absences to be booked as recurring events.

## Planned features

These features are planned for future versions:

### Blockout dates

[Learn more](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap/blockoutdates)\
Administrators can define periods in which no absences can be booked. See also: [Group requests](/docs/en/roles/manager/group_requests#tip-using-group-requests-for-blockout-dates)

### Modify absences without cancellation

[Learn more](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap/the-ability-to-change-your-absence-markings-without-cancelling-them)\
A planned feature allowing users to modify existing absences without canceling them.

### Automatic transfer of remaining leave based on start date

[Learn more](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap/set-allowance-to-move-forward-based-on-when-employment-starts)\
The system will automatically adjust the carryover of leave based on an employee’s **start date**.

### Representative logic

[Learn more](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap/representative-logic)\
A **delegation rule** is being developed to automatically assign representatives for absences.

### Monthly accruals for accounting

[Learn more](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap/monthly-accounting-accruals)\
This feature will enable companies to integrate monthly accruals for leave entitlements into financial accounting.

### Overtime and compensatory time management

[Learn more](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap/overtime-and-recovery-hours)\
A new system for managing overtime and compensatory hours is planned.

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  **Stay informed!** Upvote your preferred feature ideas on our [public roadmap](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap) to receive notifications about development progress.
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## Roadmap status updates

Each idea goes through different phases:

* **Submitted** – A customer proposed the idea.
* **Under Review** – Our team is analyzing the idea for feasibility and impact.
* **Planned** – The idea has been scheduled for a future version.
* **In Development** – The feature is currently being developed.
* **Released** – The feature has been successfully implemented and is available to all users.

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  Changes in status are automatically sent via email to all subscribers of an idea.
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## How do I submit an idea?

Submitting a new idea is easy:

1. Go to the **Roadmap Portal**.
2. Select **Submit a new idea**.
3. Describe your idea in as much detail as possible.
4. Select an appropriate category.
5. Submit your idea and share it with others to gain more support.

👉 [Submit a New Idea](https://feedback.absentify.com/b/7mlokrm5/feature-ideas/idea/new)

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  **Get involved now!** Visit the [roadmap](https://feedback.absentify.com/roadmap) and support the features that matter most to you.
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