1) As a formality 2) Pro forma 1) Automatically 2) Proforma 
• (adv.) In a perfunctory manner; formally; carelessly.
Per·func'to·ri·ly adverb In a perfunctory manner; formally; carelessly. Boyle. 
[adv] - in a set manner without serious attention
perfunctorily In a set manner without serious attention.
as a formality adverb in a set manner without serious attention; `they answered my letter pro forma`; `he kissed her cheek perfunctorily`