> ## Documentation Index
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# Manage LOA

> Request a leave of absence from any server or department, then start it, end it, edit the reason or ask for an extension.

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## What is Manage LOA?

A leave of absence (LOA) tells a server or department you'll be away for a while. [Manage LOA](https://melonly.xyz/my/loa) lists every server and department you're in. Pick one to request or manage your LOA there.

Each server or department handles LOAs separately, with its own rules.

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## Requesting an LOA

<Steps>
  <Step title="Pick the server or department">
    Open [Manage LOA](https://melonly.xyz/my/loa) and click the server or department.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in the form">
    Add a **Reason** (up to 1024 characters), choose a **Start Type** and set the dates.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Submit">
    Click **Submit request**. Administrators review it and you'll see the result here.
  </Step>
</Steps>

| Field | Description |
| - | - |
| Reason | Why you're taking leave. Some servers require it. |
| Start Type | On Approval starts the LOA as soon as it's accepted. Future Date starts it on a date you pick. |
| Start Date | Only for Future Date. Must be in the future. |
| End Date | When you'll be back. Some servers require it. Must be after the start date. |

Servers can set a minimum and maximum LOA length, and a cooldown between requests. If you're on cooldown, the page tells you when you can request again. You can only have one LOA in progress at a time.

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## While Your LOA is Pending

Your request shows as awaiting review. Click **Cancel request** to withdraw it.

If it's accepted with a future start date, it shows as planned to start. Click **Start LOA now** to begin it early.

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## During Your LOA

| Action | What it does |
| - | - |
| Edit reason | Change the reason. Every version is kept in the reason history. |
| View history | See past versions of the reason. |
| End LOA | Ends your leave now. This can't be undone. |
| Request extension | Ask for a later end date, with an optional reason. |

You can have one extension request pending at a time. While it's pending you can cancel it. Click **View history** under Extension Requests to see past extensions and whether they were approved or denied.

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## Leave History

Your past LOAs are listed under Leave History. Expand one to see its timeline: when you submitted it, who reviewed it, when it started and ended, and any extensions.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="LOA statuses">
    | Status | Meaning |
    | - | - |
    | awaiting review | Sent, not reviewed yet. |
    | planned to start | Accepted, starts on a future date. |
    | active | You're on leave now. |
    | denied | Not accepted. |
    | ended | Ended early by you or staff. |
    | expired | Reached its end date. |
    | cancelled | You cancelled the request. |
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Related

* [LOA for server admins](/Dashboard/loa/home)
* [LOA in the Mod Panel](/Modpanel/toolbox/loa)
* [Department LOA](/Department/loa)

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