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Notification Settings

Configure how you receive notifications about translation tasks, deadlines, and team updates.

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Notification Settings

Customize your notification preferences for translation work.

Notification Types

Task Notifications

  • New assignments — When tasks are assigned to you
  • Deadline reminders — Upcoming due dates
  • Status changes — When task status updates
  • Review requests — When your work needs review

Team Notifications

  • Team updates — General team announcements
  • Meeting reminders — Upcoming team meetings
  • Progress reports — Team progress summaries
  • Collaborative edits — When others modify shared work

System Notifications

  • System updates — Platform changes and improvements
  • Maintenance notices — Scheduled downtime alerts
  • Security alerts — Important security information
  • Policy updates — Changes to procedures or guidelines

Delivery Methods

Email Notifications

  • Immediate delivery — Real-time email alerts
  • Daily digest — Summarized daily updates
  • Weekly summary — Weekly progress overview
  • Custom schedule — Choose delivery times

In-App Notifications

  • Browser alerts — Desktop notifications
  • Mobile push — Phone notifications
  • Dashboard alerts — In-platform notifications
  • Sound alerts — Audio notification cues

Customization Options

  • Priority levels — Filter by urgency (high, medium, low)
  • Project filtering — Notifications for specific projects
  • Team filtering — Messages from specific team members
  • Keyword alerts — Notifications containing specific terms

Managing Notifications

Subscription Settings

  • Opt-in/opt-out — Choose which notifications to receive
  • Frequency control — Adjust delivery frequency
  • Quiet hours — Pause notifications during specific times
  • Vacation mode — Temporarily suspend all notifications

Organization

  • Categorization — Group notifications by type
  • Archiving — Save important notifications
  • Search capability — Find past notifications
  • Export options — Download notification history

Best Practices

  • Essential notifications only — Avoid notification overload
  • Priority-based filtering — Focus on high-priority items
  • Regular review — Update preferences as needs change
  • Team coordination — Align with team communication preferences

Tips

  • Set up immediate alerts for urgent deadlines
  • Use digest mode for routine updates
  • Configure quiet hours for focused work time
  • Review notification history regularly
  • Adjust settings based on workflow preferences