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-# Users pending approval
+This document was moved to [another location](moderate_users.md).
 
-A user in _pending approval_ state requires action by an administrator. A user sign up can be in a
-pending approval state because an administrator has enabled either, or both, of the following
-options:
-
-- [Require admin approval for new sign-ups](settings/sign_up_restrictions.md#require-administrator-approval-for-new-sign-ups) setting.
-- [User cap](settings/sign_up_restrictions.md#user-cap).
-
-When a user registers for an account while this setting is enabled:
-
-- The user is placed in a **Pending approval** state.
-- The user sees a message telling them their account is awaiting approval by an administrator.
-
-A user pending approval:
-
-- Is functionally identical to a [blocked](moderate_users.md#blocking-a-user) user.
-- Cannot sign in.
-- Cannot access Git repositories or the GitLab API.
-- Does not receive any notifications from GitLab.
-- Does not consume a [seat](../../subscriptions/self_managed/index.md#billable-users).
-
-An administrator must [approve their sign up](#approve-or-reject-a-user-sign-up) to allow them to
-sign in.
-
-## View user sign ups pending approval
-
-To view user sign ups pending approval:
-
-1. On the top bar, select **Menu >** **{admin}** **Admin**.
-1. On the left sidebar, select **Overview > Users**.
-1. Select the **Pending approval** tab.
-
-## Approve or reject a user sign up
-
-A user sign up pending approval can be approved or rejected from the Admin Area.
-
-To approve or reject a user sign up:
-
-1. On the top bar, select **Menu >** **{admin}** **Admin**.
-1. On the left sidebar, select **Overview > Users**.
-1. Select the **Pending approval** tab.
-1. (Optional) Select a user.
-1. Select the **{settings}** **User administration** dropdown.
-1. Select **Approve** or **Reject**.
-
-Approving a user:
-
-- Activates their account.
-- Changes the user's state to active.
-- Consumes a subscription [seat](../../subscriptions/self_managed/index.md#billable-users).
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