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title: Setting Watchers
description: "# **Setting Watchers** Setting watchers in uAuditor allows administrators to automatically include selected users as observers when corrective actions are created from inspection failures. Watchers receive visibility into action progress without being responsible for completing the task. This ensures supervisors,…"
url: "https://uauditor.com/ar/help-center/actions/automatic-action-creation/setting-watchers/"
updated: "2026-05-03"
category: Actions / Automatic Action Creation
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# Setting Watchers

# **Setting Watchers**

Setting watchers in uAuditor allows administrators to automatically include selected users as observers when corrective actions are created from inspection failures. Watchers receive visibility into action progress without being responsible for completing the task.

This ensures supervisors, quality managers, or stakeholders remain informed about corrective workflows across locations.

## **What Are Watchers?**

Watchers are users who can monitor an action without being assigned to resolve it.

Watchers can:

- view action details
- receive updates on status changes
- review attached evidence
- follow corrective progress
- participate in comments or discussions

They help maintain transparency across corrective processes.

## **How Watchers Work in Automatic Actions**

When watchers are configured for automatic action creation:

1. an inspection item fails
2. the system creates a corrective action automatically
3. configured watchers are added to the action
4. watchers receive visibility into the action lifecycle
5. watchers can track completion progress

This ensures key stakeholders stay informed without manual involvement.

## **Why Configure Default Watchers**

Setting default watchers helps organizations:

- improve oversight of corrective actions
- keep supervisors informed automatically
- strengthen accountability across teams
- support compliance monitoring
- reduce the need for manual follow-ups

Watchers are especially useful in multi-location environments where centralized monitoring is required.

## **Who Should Be Added as Watchers**

Typical watcher roles include:

- quality managers
- operations supervisors
- location managers
- compliance officers
- maintenance coordinators

Adding the right watchers improves visibility without overloading operational users.

## **How to Configure Watchers for Automatic Actions**

To configure watchers:

1. Open the Actions module
2. Go to Action Configuration
3. Navigate to Automatic Action Creation Settings
4. Locate Watchers
5. Select users to be added automatically
6. Save the configuration

Selected watchers will be added to newly generated automatic actions.

## **What Happens After Watchers Are Added**

Once watchers are configured:

- they receive visibility when actions are created
- they can monitor updates and progress
- they can review supporting evidence
- they may receive notifications depending on notification settings
- they remain observers unless manually assigned as assignees

This supports structured monitoring without changing task ownership.

## **Best Practices for Setting Watchers**

To configure watchers effectively:

- include supervisors responsible for verification
- avoid adding unnecessary users
- align watchers with reporting structures
- review watcher lists periodically
- combine watcher settings with notification configuration

Proper watcher configuration ensures corrective actions remain visible to the right stakeholders while maintaining clear responsibility for resolution.