--- title: "Enabling notifications in the web version of Buffer" description: "Want an alert when a post fails to send or your queue runs empty? You can choose which email and push notifications Buffer sends you from your Notifications settings in the Buffer web app." canonical_url: "https://support.buffer.com/articles/enabling-notifications-in-the-web-version-of-buffer-kuKhKBU7c3" md_url: "https://support.buffer.com/articles/enabling-notifications-in-the-web-version-of-buffer-kuKhKBU7c3.md" --- # Enabling notifications in the web version of Buffer Want an alert when a post fails to send or your queue runs empty? You can choose which email and push notifications Buffer sends you from your Notifications settings in the Buffer web app. ![Notification settings in the desktop version of Buffer](https://support.buffer.com/api/attachments.redirect?id=349ab9af-445c-4684-847b-c0e4f465a42c " =2000x1503") ## Accessing your notification settings Click your profile icon avatar in the bottom left of your dashboard and then click on _**Settings > Notifications.**_ ## Available notifications Each notification can be sent by email, push, or both. Use the **Email** and **Push** toggles next to each one to choose. A dash (–) in the Push column means push isn't available for that notification. :::info **Note:** Push notifications are delivered through the Buffer mobile app, not your browser. If you turn push on before installing the app, we'll save your preference and start sending once you've installed it. [Download the Buffer mobile app](https://buffer.com/mobile) ::: ### Activity & Alerts *** **Post Failures** (Email, Push) We'll send an alert when a scheduled post fails to publish. *** **Channel Connection Updates** (Email) We'll send an alert when a channel is disconnected or when permissions expire. Sent for any organization you own, covering all of its channels. *** **Hourly Comment Alerts** (Email) We'll send hourly comment notifications. *** **Published Post Confirmations** (Email) We'll send an alert whenever a post is successfully published. *** **Empty Queue Alerts** (Email, Push) We'll send an alert when a channel has no posts scheduled. *** **Billing and Payment Reminders** (Email) We'll send payment reminders and other billing-related notices. ### Collaboration *** **Collaboration** (Email, Push) We'll send updates about team activity like contributions, note mentions, and approval requests. *** **Mentions of you** (Email) We'll email you when a Note directly mentions you. *** **Updates in threads you follow** (Email) We'll email you about new Notes in threads you follow. :::info **Note:** Notes email settings apply across all of your organizations, and you can change them while Collaboration emails are off. Following a thread is separate from receiving emails. ::: ### Insights & Performance *** **Daily Post Recap** (Email) We'll send a daily summary of performance, comments, and upcoming scheduled posts. Sent for any organization you own, covering all of its channels. *** **Weekly Report Card** (Email) We'll send a weekly report on channel and post performance. Sent for any organization you own, covering all of its channels. *** **Reminders & Habits** (Email, Push) We'll send habit-building reminders to support consistent posting and momentum with Buffer. ### Tips & Product Education *** **Getting Started with Buffer** (Email) We'll send channel-specific tips and best practices to help you get up and running. *** **Buffer Product Updates and News** (Email) We'll send occasional product news, feature updates, and tips to help you get more from Buffer. ### Newsletters *** **Buffer's Social Media Weekly Newsletter** (Email) We'll send our latest blog posts and curated social media advice each week. *** **Buffer's Open Blog Newsletter** (Email) We'll send new posts about Buffer's culture and our commitment to transparency. *** **Buffer Careers** (Email) We'll send the latest career opportunities and role openings at Buffer. :::info **Notes** * If you have a Team plan, your users with Full Posting Access will receive email and push notifications related to the social channels they are invited to. * Transactional emails, such as notifications when a payment fails or when your card is expiring, will still be sent even if you opt out of billing-related emails or use the global unsubscribe toggle. You cannot opt out of security and password-related emails. ::: ## Setting a default timezone for notification emails You can also set a global timezone in Buffer to ensure your email notifications are sent in your time zone. Setting a global timezone will also ensure that any new connected channels are set to that timezone. To find this setting: 1. Click your profile avatar in the bottom left of your dashboard 2. Choose _**Settings.**_ 3. Click on _**Preferences**_ on the left side of the page. 4. Click on the timezone that's listed and search for a city in your timezone and select it. ![Buffer - Account timezone settings-1](https://support.buffer.com/api/attachments.redirect?id=2f7e0446-e8fb-421e-8006-0307529f90ec " =2368x1278") ## Unsubscribing from all Buffer emails and notifications If you'd like to stop receiving all emails and notifications from Buffer at once, use the **Unsubscribe from all emails and notifications** toggle at the top of the Notifications settings page. When this toggle is on: * Every per-topic notification switch below is disabled and a warning notice appears explaining that the global unsubscribe overrides individual preferences. * All email and push notifications from Buffer are paused, apart from transactional emails (see note below). :::warning **Important:** Turning this toggle back off does **not** restore your previous topic selections. All topic switches will start off, and you'll need to re-enable each one you want. Transactional emails (payment failures, expiring cards, security, and password) will still be sent even with the global unsubscribe enabled. ::: ## FAQ ### Will I get push notifications in my browser? No. Push notifications are only sent through the Buffer mobile app. They aren't sent through your web browser. ### Why is there no push toggle for some notifications? Push is only available for Post Failures, Empty Queue Alerts, Collaboration, and Reminders & Habits. A dash (–) in the Push column means that notification is sent by email only. ### I turned on push, but I'm not getting anything. Do I need the app? Yes, you'll need the Buffer mobile app. If you turn push on before installing it, we'll save your preference and start sending once you've installed the app. [Download the Buffer mobile app](https://buffer.com/mobile) ## More resources * Adding users and setting up permissions * Using notification publishing