Setting up email and push notifications

In 4planning you decide for yourself which activities you want to receive email and push notifications for. That way you stay informed about important updates without unnecessary noise. This article explains how to adjust these settings.

Step 1: Open your profile

1. Log in to your 4planning environment.
2. Click your profile or user name in the top right.
3. Open your profile settings.

Step 2: Go to notifications

1. Open the Preferences section.

Here you see an overview of every type of notification available.

Step 3: Set up email notifications

For each type of activity you can indicate whether you want to receive an email. For example:

• Upcoming events
• Changes to events
• News items
• Polls
• Connection requests
• Birthdays
• Chat messages

Turn email notifications on or off by activating or deactivating the option.

Step 4: Set up push notifications

You can also set whether you receive push notifications on your mobile device. These appear the moment there is an update.

For each type of activity you can indicate whether you want a push notification.

Step 5: Save your settings

1. Check your preferences.
2. Save the settings.

The new settings take effect immediately.

Tips for effective use

• Turn on push notifications for important communication such as chat and events.
• Use email notifications for less urgent updates.
• Adjust your settings when your role within the organisation changes.

Good to know

• You can adjust notifications per type of activity.
• Push notifications only work when your device supports them and you have given permission.
• You can change these settings at any time.