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# Request a confirmation

> Ask a partner to confirm a movement or balance position.

A **Confirmation** asks a partner to agree with a recorded movement or position before you treat it as settled.

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  Interface labels, screenshots, and step-by-step UI guidance in this article are pending verification against the live Palletlog application. Conceptual guidance below uses approved Palletlog terminology. Detailed UI steps will be added when product sources are confirmed.
</Note>

## Outcome

Your partner receives a confirmation request and can accept it or report a difference.

## Prerequisites

* A recorded movement or balance position ready for review
* A connected partner or a contact eligible for [Confirm Without Account](/confirmations-and-disputes/confirm-without-account)
* Clear quantity, asset type, and references

<Note>
  If you do not have permission to complete an action in Palletlog, ask a workspace administrator to adjust your role or complete the task for you.
</Note>

## Steps

<Steps>
  <Step title="Select the record">
    Open the movement or position that needs partner agreement.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach context">
    Add transport references and supporting proof if the partner will need them to decide.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Send the confirmation request">
    Start the confirmation flow for the correct partner contact.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Track the response">
    Watch status in the confirmation view or [Attention Center](/control/attention-center).
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Expected result

Confirmation status updates to confirmed, pending, or disputed based on the partner response.

## Common mistakes

* Requesting confirmation before correcting an obvious quantity error
* Sending the request to the wrong contact
* Omitting proof for contested handovers

## Related articles

* [Confirm without an account](/confirmations-and-disputes/confirm-without-account)
* [Report a difference](/confirmations-and-disputes/report-difference)
* [Resolve a dispute](/confirmations-and-disputes/resolve-dispute)