Notification Settings Overview

Last updated: January 4, 2026

Estimated reading time: 3–4 minutes

Overview

Notifications help teams stay on top of tasks, updates, and responsibilities by alerting the right people at the right time — across every workflow area from onboarding to operations.

Customization & Flexibility

Every notification in the system is configurable to match your team’s operational style.

What can be customized:

  • Recipients:

    • Individual Key Members

    • Role-based assignments (e.g., Project Manager, Owner, Sales Rep)

    • Entire Teams (e.g., Admins, Operations, Field Staff)

  • Delivery Methods:

    • Inbox – In-platform messages

    • Email – Standard email alerts

    • Push – Mobile or browser push notifications

    • SMS – Available for time-sensitive notifications like clock-in reminders or same-day visits

Each setting includes an Edit option to apply these changes.

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How to Access Notification Settings

To access notification settings:

  1. Click your company name in the top-left corner of the platform.

  2. Select Company Settings from the dropdown menu.

  3. In left-hand menu, click Notifications to view and configure notification preferences.


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Communication

These notifications help streamline day-to-day collaboration by alerting users to direct mentions and inbound messages from clients.

  • Mentions in Comments
    Triggered when users are tagged in comments across Clients, Projects, Work Orders, Invoices, Files, or Forms.

  • Incoming Portal Messages
    Alerts users when clients send new messages via the portal.

  • Document Uploads by Clients
    Alerts relevant team members when clients upload documents through the portal.

Recipients and delivery methods are fully customizable.

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Requests

This section manages internal and client-submitted requests, role assignments, and time-based scheduling changes.

  • Request Created
    Triggered when a request is created internally.

  • Request Project Manager Updated
    Triggered when the project manager assigned to a request is updated.

  • Request Owner Updated
    Triggered when the owner of the request is updated.

  • Request Sales Rep Updated
    Triggered when the sales representative for a request is updated.

  • Today’s Appointment Updated or Deleted
    Triggered when today's appointment is updated, rescheduled, or cancelled.

  • Future Appointment Updated or Deleted
    Triggered when a future appointment is scheduled, rescheduled, or deleted.

  • Request Created in Portal
    Triggered when a request is submitted by a client via the portal.

  • Referral Submitted
    Triggered when a referral is submitted and a request is generated as a result.

All notifications in the Requests section support custom recipient and delivery method settings.

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Clients

Client notifications help teams stay aligned during onboarding and client handoffs.

  • Client Created
    Triggered when a new client is added to the system.

  • Client Owner Updated
    Triggered when the client ownership is changed.

Recipients and delivery channels can be customized.

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Projects

These notifications help manage project creation and assignment changes.

  • Project Created
    Triggered when a new project is created.

  • Project Manager Updated
    Triggered when the assigned Project Manager changes.

  • Project Owner Updated
    Triggered when the project owner is updated.

  • Sales Rep Updated
    Triggered when the sales rep associated with the project is updated.

Recipients and delivery methods can be customized based on team needs.

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Work Orders

Work order notifications ensure efficient task execution and timely follow-ups.

  • Work Order Assignee Updated
    Triggered when the assignee is changed.

  • Collaborators Updated
    Triggered when collaborators are added or removed.

  • Today’s Visit Scheduled or Updated
    Triggered when a visit scheduled for today is added, changed, or cancelled.

  • Future Visit Scheduled or Updated
    Triggered when a visit for a future date is modified.

  • Work Order Due
    Triggered when a work order is due.

Customizable for both recipients and delivery preferences.

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Forms

Form-related alerts to manage submission workflows.

  • Form Assignee Updated
    Triggered when form assignment changes.

  • Form Due
    Triggered when a form reaches its due date.

Fully customizable by role and channel.

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Reminders

Keeps tasks on track with due-date notifications.

  • Reminder Due
    Triggered when a reminder's due date arrives.

  • Reminder Assignee Updated
    Triggered when the assignee is changed.

  • Reminder Due Date Updated
    Triggered when the due date is modified.

Delivery and recipients are adjustable.

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Geolocation

Used to support location-based time tracking.

  • Clock In/Out Auto Notification
    Sent when automatic geofencing triggers clock-in/out.

  • Manual Clock In/Out Reminder
    Sent when a user is near a job site and needs to manually clock in/out.

Requires app permissions and can be tailored to users' preferences.

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Action Items

Action items support formal approvals and documentation workflows.

  • Action Item Sent for Review
    Triggered when an action item is sent to someone for review.

Great for managing compliance, sign-offs, and tracking.

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Best Practices

  • Enable only essential notifications per role to avoid alert fatigue

  • Use team- or role-based recipients where possible to simplify updates

  • Regularly audit settings during onboarding and team changes