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Notification Settings

Configure how and when Taskr notifies you about important events. Customize alerts for jobs, quotes, invoices, and team activities.
Access: All users can configure their own notification preferences at /settings/notifications.

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Overview

Taskr’s notification system keeps you informed about:

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Accessing Notification Settings

  1. Go to Settings > Notifications
  2. Or navigate directly to /settings/notifications

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Delivery Methods

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Available Channels

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Enabling Delivery Channels

To enable in-app notifications:
  • Enabled by default for all users
  • Cannot be fully disabled (core functionality)
To enable email notifications:
  1. Go to Settings > Notifications
  2. Toggle Email Notifications on
  3. Configure per-category preferences below
To enable push notifications:
  1. Go to Settings > Notifications
  2. Toggle Push Notifications on
  3. Allow notifications when your browser prompts
  4. Notifications appear even when Taskr is not open

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Notification Categories

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Jobs

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Quotes

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Invoices

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Faults

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Team

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System

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Configuring Preferences

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Per-Category Settings

For each notification category:
  1. Find the category in the settings list
  2. Toggle individual events on or off
  3. Select which channels to use for each event
  4. Changes save automatically

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Quick Actions

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Notification Frequency

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Immediate vs. Digest

To set frequency:
  1. Go to Settings > Notifications > Email Settings
  2. Select your preferred frequency
  3. Choose delivery time for digests
  4. Click Save

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Quiet Hours

Prevent notifications during specific times:
  1. Go to Settings > Notifications > Quiet Hours
  2. Enable quiet hours
  3. Set start and end times
  4. Select applicable days
  5. Click Save
During quiet hours:
  • Push notifications are suppressed
  • Emails are queued for later delivery
  • In-app notifications still accumulate

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Managing Notifications

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Viewing In-App Notifications

  1. Click the bell icon in the header
  2. View unread notifications
  3. Click a notification to go to the related item
  4. Mark as read individually or all at once

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Notification Actions

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Email Preferences

Each notification email includes:
  • Unsubscribe link for that category
  • Manage preferences link to settings
  • View in app link to the related item

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Tips for Notification Management

  • Enable push notifications for time-sensitive events like job assignments
  • Use daily digests for non-urgent categories to reduce email volume
  • Set quiet hours to avoid after-hours interruptions
  • Review settings periodically as your role evolves
  • Enable email for financial events (quotes approved, invoices paid)

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Troubleshooting

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Not Receiving Notifications

  1. Check the category is enabled in settings
  2. Verify the delivery channel is turned on
  3. Check spam/junk folder for emails
  4. Ensure browser allows push notifications
  5. Verify you have the required role to see the event

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Too Many Notifications

  1. Switch non-urgent categories to digest mode
  2. Disable in-app notifications for low-priority events
  3. Enable quiet hours for off-work times
  4. Review per-category settings for fine-tuning

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Push Notifications Not Working

  1. Check browser notification permissions
  2. Ensure Taskr is allowed to send notifications
  3. Try disabling and re-enabling push
  4. Clear browser cache and reload
  5. Check device Do Not Disturb settings

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Email Notifications Delayed

  1. Check spam/junk folders
  2. Verify your email address in profile settings
  3. Check if digest mode is enabled (causes intentional delay)
  4. Ensure quiet hours are not active
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