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# Monitor Pending Epm Requests Scheduled
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This is a scheduled runbook. It is designed to run on a recurring schedule rather than being triggered for a single object. See [Scheduling](/automation/runbooks/scheduling.md) for details on how to configure runbook schedules.
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### Description
Queries Microsoft Intune for pending EPM elevation requests and sends an email report. Email is only sent when there are pending requests. Optionally includes detailed information about each request in a table and report file attachments. The report files can also be uploaded to an Azure Storage Account, returning time-limited download links. The ReportFileFormat parameter controls which file formats are generated and delivered (CSV only, CSV & XLSX, or XLSX only). When the CSV attachment exceeds the email size limit and "CSV & XLSX" is selected, the email falls back to the Excel workbook alone.
### Setup regarding email sending
Sending an email report is optional and only happens when a recipient (`EmailTo`) is provided. The sender address is taken from the `RJReport.EmailSender` tenant setting.
This runbook sends emails using the Microsoft Graph API. To send emails via Graph API, you need to configure an existing email address in the runbook customization.
See the [RealmJoin Report Settings documentation](https://docs.realmjoin.com/automation/runbooks/runbook-report-settings) for details.
#### Email branding
The report email honors the optional `RJReport.Branding.*` tenant settings: a custom header image, a custom footer image (public HTTPS URLs, PNG/JPEG/GIF, max. 200 KB each), a custom footer link, and custom accent and text colors (6-digit hex values, e.g. `#0052cc`). When these settings are not configured, the default RealmJoin graphics and colors are used. A branding image that cannot be downloaded or validated, or a color value that is not a valid hex color, never prevents the report email - the corresponding default is used instead.
See the [RealmJoin Report Settings documentation](https://docs.realmjoin.com/automation/runbooks/runbook-report-settings) for setup details.
### Location
Organization → Security → Monitor Pending EPM Requests (Scheduled)
**Full Runbook name**
rjgit-org\_security\_monitor-pending-EPM-requests\_scheduled
### Details
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Version | 1.3.0 |
| Required modules | RealmJoin.RunbookHelper (>= 0.8.9)
Microsoft.Graph.Authentication (>= 2.39.0)
Az.Accounts (>= 5.5.2)
|
| Schedulable | yes |
### Notes
Runbook Type: Scheduled (recommended: hourly or every 1 hours)
Endpoint Privilege Management (EPM) Context:
* EPM allows users to request temporary admin rights for specific applications
* Pending requests require manual review and approval by security admins
* Requests expire automatically if not reviewed within the configured timeframe
* Timely review is critical for user productivity and security posture
Email Behavior:
* Emails are sent individually to each recipient
* No email is sent when there are zero pending requests
* Report file attachments (see ReportFileFormat) are only included when DetailedReport is enabled
### Permissions
#### Application permissions
* **Type**: Microsoft Graph
* DeviceManagementConfiguration.Read.All
* *Queries Endpoint Privilege Management elevationRequests with status 'Pending' to detect requests awaiting approval*
* Mail.Send *(optional — feature: Email report)*
* *Sends the pending-requests alert email via Send-RjReportEmail when EmailTo is configured*
### Parameters
#### DetailedReport
When enabled, includes detailed request information in a table and as report file attachment(s). When disabled, only provides a summary count of pending requests.
| Property | Value |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | False |
| Type | Boolean |
| Portal display name | Include detailed request information |
#### EmailTo
Can be a single address or multiple comma-separated addresses (string). The function sends individual emails to each recipient for privacy reasons.
| Property | Value |
| ------------------- | --------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Portal display name | Recipient Email Address(es) |
#### EmailFrom
The sender email address. This needs to be configured in the runbook customization.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### BrandingHeaderImageUrl
Optional public HTTPS URL of a custom header image (PNG/JPEG/GIF, max. 200 KB) for the report email. Sourced from the RJReport.Branding.HeaderImageUrl tenant setting. When empty, the default RealmJoin header graphic is used.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### BrandingFooterImageUrl
Optional public HTTPS URL of a custom footer image (PNG/JPEG/GIF, max. 200 KB) for the report email. Sourced from the RJReport.Branding.FooterImageUrl tenant setting. When empty, the default RealmJoin footer graphic is used.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### BrandingFooterLink
Optional URL the footer image links to. Sourced from the RJReport.Branding.FooterLink tenant setting. When empty, the default link () is used.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### BrandingAccentColor
Optional accent color override (6-digit hex, e.g. '#0052cc') for the report email template. Sourced from the RJReport.Branding.AccentColor tenant setting. When empty or invalid, the default RealmJoin accent color is used.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### BrandingTextColor
Optional text color override (6-digit hex) for the report email template. Sourced from the RJReport.Branding.TextColor tenant setting. When empty or invalid, the default RealmJoin text color is used.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### ReportFileFormat
Controls which report file formats are generated and delivered: "CSV only", "CSV & XLSX" (default) or "XLSX only".
| Property | Value |
| ------------------- | ------------------ |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | CSV & XLSX |
| Type | String |
| Portal display name | Report file format |
**Portal options**
| Portal option | Value |
| ------------- | ----- |
| CSV & XLSX | |
| CSV only | |
| XLSX only | |
#### CreateDownloadLink
If enabled, the report files are uploaded to an Azure Storage Account and time-limited download links are returned. Disabled by default.
| Property | Value |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | False |
| Type | Boolean |
| Portal display name | Create a file download link (upload report to storage)? |
**Portal options**
| Portal option | Value |
| ---------------------------------------------- | ----- |
| Yes - upload report and return a download link | true |
| No - do not create a download link | false |
#### ContainerName
Storage container name used for the upload. Configured per runbook (not a global RJReport setting).
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | monitor-pending-epm-requests |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### ResourceGroupName
Resource group that contains the storage account. Sourced from the RJReport tenant settings.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### StorageAccountName
Storage account name used for the upload. Sourced from the RJReport tenant settings.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | |
| Type | String |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
#### LinkExpiryDays
Number of days until the generated download link expires. Sourced from the RJReport tenant settings.
| Property | Value |
| ---------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Required | false |
| Default Value | 6 |
| Type | Int32 |
| Hidden in portal | yes (preset via runbook customization) |
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