Settings
Notifications Settings
Configure how you receive notifications, control email frequency, and set quiet hours.
Configure how you receive notifications, control email frequency, set quiet hours, and manage notification preferences.
Accessing Notifications Settings
Navigate to Settings > Notifications or go directly to /settings/notifications in your browser.
Notification Channels
Choose which channels you want to receive notifications through.
Available Channels
| Channel | Description | Always Available |
|---|---|---|
| In-App | Notifications shown within the application | Yes |
| Notifications sent to your email address | Yes | |
| Slack | Notifications sent to Slack (if configured) | No |
| Webhook | Notifications sent via webhook (if configured) | No |
Enabling/Disabling Channels
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find the Notification Channels section
- Toggle the switch for the channel you want to enable/disable
- Changes save automatically
Channel Details
In-App Notifications
- Shown within the Orkestia application
- Appear in the notifications bell icon
- Real-time updates
Email Notifications
- Sent to your registered email address
- Subject to email digest preferences
- Can be configured with digest settings
You can enable multiple channels simultaneously. Each channel can be controlled independently.
Email Digest
Control how often you receive email notifications.
Email Digest Options
| Option | Description | When Emails Are Sent |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate | Send notifications right away | As events occur |
| Daily Digest | Once a day summary | Once per day |
| Weekly Digest | Once a week summary | Once per week |
| Never | Don't send email notifications | Never |
How to Change Email Digest
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find the Email Digest section
- Click on your preferred option
- Changes save automatically
When to Use Each Option
| Option | Best For |
|---|---|
| Immediate | Critical notifications that need immediate attention |
| Daily Digest | Reducing email volume while staying informed |
| Weekly Digest | Low-priority updates and summaries |
| Never | Users who only want in-app notifications |
Quiet Hours
Pause notifications during specific hours of the day.
What are Quiet Hours?
Quiet hours allow you to pause notifications during specific times, such as nighttime hours or weekends.
Enabling Quiet Hours
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find the Quiet Hours section
- Toggle Enable Quiet Hours switch
- Set Start Time and End Time
- Changes save automatically
Quiet Hours Configuration
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Toggle | Turn quiet hours on or off | Off |
| Start Time | When quiet hours begin (24-hour format) | 22:00 (10:00 PM) |
| End Time | When quiet hours end (24-hour format) | 08:00 (8:00 AM) |
| Timezone | Timezone for quiet hours | Browser's timezone |
During Quiet Hours
- Notifications are paused
- Email notifications are paused
- Notifications may be queued and sent after quiet hours end
Quiet hours are timezone-aware. Ensure your timezone setting is correct for quiet hours to work properly.
Quick Mute
Temporarily pause all notifications for a set duration.
Mute Duration Options
| Duration | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | Mute for 1 hour |
| 2 hours | Mute for 2 hours |
| 4 hours | Mute for 4 hours |
| 8 hours | Mute for 8 hours |
| 24 hours | Mute for 24 hours |
How to Mute Notifications
- Go to Settings > Notifications
- Find the Quick Mute section
- Click the duration button (1 hour, 2 hours, etc.)
- Notifications are muted immediately
Mute Banner
When notifications are muted, a banner appears showing:
- Muted status
- When mute expires
- Unmute button to unmute immediately
Unmuting Notifications
To unmute before the duration expires:
- Find the mute banner at the top of notifications page
- Click Unmute button
- Notifications resume immediately
Category Preferences
Fine-tune notifications by category.
Available Categories
Categories group related notification events:
- Deployment - Deployment-related notifications
- Domain - Domain and DNS notifications
- Connection - Connection status notifications
- Subscription - Subscription and billing notifications (renewals, payment recovery, plan changes — see Billing, Pricing & Seats)
- Member - Team member and invitation notifications
How Category Preferences Work
- Global Preference: Your global preference applies to all categories
- Category Override: Can override global preference per category (if supported)
- Hierarchy: Event > Category > Global preference
Best Practices
Notification Channels
- Enable What You Need: Only enable channels you actively use
- In-App + Email: Recommended combination for most users
- Reduce Noise: Disable channels that create too much noise
Email Digest
- Immediate for Critical: Use immediate for important notifications
- Digest for Updates: Use daily/weekly for less critical updates
- Never for In-App Only: Use never if you only want in-app notifications
Quiet Hours
- Set Realistic Hours: Choose hours when you truly don't want notifications
- Consider Timezone: Ensure timezone is correct for your location
- Test Settings: Verify quiet hours work as expected
Quick Mute
- Use for Focus: Mute during focused work sessions
- Set Appropriate Duration: Choose duration that matches your needs
- Unmute When Done: Unmute early if you finish before duration
Common Questions
Can I have different digest settings for different categories?
Category-level preferences may be available. Check the Notification Categories section.
Do quiet hours affect in-app notifications?
Quiet hours primarily affect email notifications. In-app notifications may still appear depending on channel settings.
What happens to notifications during quiet hours?
Notifications are paused and may be queued. They may be sent after quiet hours end, depending on digest settings.