Enabling Push Notifications

Push notifications allow you to receive WebMon alerts directly in your browser, even when you're not on the WebMon website.

What Are Push Notifications?

Push notifications are messages that pop up on your device even when your browser is closed. They're delivered through your browser's notification system.

Benefits

• Receive alerts instantly without checking WebMon
• Get notified even when the browser is closed
• Quick one-click access to view the issue
• Works on desktop and mobile browsers

Browser Support

Push notifications work in modern browsers including:

• Google Chrome (desktop and Android)
• Microsoft Edge
• Firefox
• Safari (macOS)
• Opera

Note: iOS Safari has limited push notification support.

Enabling Push Notifications

Step 1: Go to Alert Settings

1. Navigate to your Profile
2. Click on "Alert Settings"
3. Find the "Push Notifications" section

Step 2: Enable Notifications

1. Click the toggle to enable push notifications
2. Your browser will ask for permission - click "Allow"
3. The toggle will turn blue when enabled

Step 3: Test It

Once enabled, push notifications will be sent for the same events as your email alerts.

Managing Permissions

If you accidentally blocked notifications:

Chrome

1. Click the lock icon in the address bar
2. Find "Notifications" in the dropdown
3. Change from "Block" to "Allow"

Firefox

1. Click the lock icon in the address bar
2. Click "Connection secure"
3. Click "More information"
4. Go to Permissions tab
5. Find Notifications and allow

Disabling Push Notifications

To stop receiving push notifications:

1. Go to Alert Settings
2. Toggle off "Push Notifications"
3. Your browser subscription will be removed

Troubleshooting

Not Receiving Notifications?

• Ensure browser notifications are allowed
• Check that "Do Not Disturb" is off on your device
• Verify the push toggle is enabled in Alert Settings
• Try disabling and re-enabling push notifications

Notifications Not Showing?

• Some browsers require the browser to be running (even minimized)
• Check your system notification settings
• Ensure WebMon has notification permission

Privacy

• Push subscriptions are stored securely
• Only you receive notifications for your account
• Unsubscribing removes all stored subscription data