For actions that take thread dumps or run a local script, you can optionally require email approval to run the action whenever it is triggered. If you check this option, human intervention is required before the automated action actually starts.

If you specify the approval required option when you configure the action, when the action is triggered an email containing a link is sent to the configured email address. The link presents a login screen (if the user is not already logged in to Splunk AppDynamics) and after the user logs in, a dialog requesting approval to take the thread dump or run the script. The user can click in this dialog to approve and start the action or cancel the action.

If you do not check the Require Approval option before executing the Action checkbox, the action will start automatically with no human intervention.