# POST /work-orders/:work_order_id/stakeholders

**Resource:** [STAKEHOLDERS](./stakeholders.md)  
**MCP tool:** `assign_work_order_stakeholder`  
**Scopes:** `opportunities:write`  
**Write operation:** yes

Assign a stakeholder to a work order. The contact must belong to a stakeholder type with "assignable to work" enabled. Also shares the work order into that stakeholder's portal so it shows in their Work Orders tab.

## Parameters

| Name | In | Type | Required | Description |
|------|----|------|----------|-------------|
| `work_order_id` | path | string | yes |  |
| `contact_id` | body | string | yes |  |
| `require_approval` | body | boolean | no | Optional. Set true to route this write into the approval queue for human review instead of executing it immediately (returns 202 + an approval_id). Works even when your key/token has permission to execute directly. |

## Request example

```bash
curl -X POST   "https://api.trustpager.com/functions/v1/api/v1/work-orders/:work_order_id/stakeholders"   -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"   -H "Content-Type: application/json"   -d '{"contact_id":"..."}'
```

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Base URL: `https://api.trustpager.com/functions/v1/api/v1` — Auth: `Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY`