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January 4, 2023

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* 2023-01

# Return request actions available to merchants in the admin

We've just released enhancements that allow merchants to approve or decline return requests in their admin for partners using the returnRequest [mutation](https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql/2023-01/mutations/returnRequest).

This [changelog post](https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-ways-to-manage-returns-with-the-graphql-admin-api) announced new ways for managing returns via the GraphQL Admin API, including the ability to approve or decline a return automatically.

Partners can now choose to automate this behavior or allow merchants to take action themselves.