Notification Preferences
Control how and when you receive updates
UserVote offers flexible notification settings so you can stay informed without being overwhelmed. Customize your preferences to receive the updates that matter most to you.
Notification Types
Available Notification Channels:
| Channel | Description |
|---|---|
| Messages sent to your email address | |
| Push | Browser or mobile notifications |
| In-App | Notifications in the bell icon menu |
You Can Control:
- Which events trigger notifications
- Which channels receive each type
- Notification frequency
- Digest vs. immediate alerts
Accessing Settings
How to Find Notification Settings:
Method 1: Profile Menu
- Click your avatar/profile icon
- Select "Settings" or "Preferences"
- Navigate to "Notifications"
Method 2: Direct Navigation
- Go to Settings
- Find "Notification Preferences"
- Adjust your options
Method 3: From a Notification
- Open any notification
- Look for "Settings" or gear icon
- Quick access to preferences
Configurable Events
Idea-Related Notifications:
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| My Idea Status Change | When status of your ideas change |
| Comments on My Ideas | New comments on your ideas |
| Replies to My Comments | When someone replies to you |
| Ideas I Voted For | Updates on ideas you supported |
| Ideas I Follow | Activity on followed ideas |
Product Notifications:
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| New Ideas | New ideas in followed products |
| Product Announcements | Official product updates |
| Weekly Digest | Summary of product activity |
Account Notifications:
| Event | Description |
|---|---|
| Credit Refresh | When vote credits are refreshed |
| Security Alerts | Login from new devices |
| Tier Changes | Updates to your tier/benefits |
Frequency Options
Choose Your Frequency:
Immediate
- Receive notifications as events happen
- Best for: Active engagement
- May result in more notifications
Daily Digest
- One summary email per day
- Consolidates all activity
- Best for: Busy schedules
Weekly Digest
- Weekly summary of activity
- Lower notification volume
- Best for: Casual monitoring
Off
- No notifications for this event
- Still visible in-app if enabled
- Best for: Non-essential updates
Recommended Setup:
- Important: Immediate (status changes, replies)
- Medium: Daily digest (new ideas, comments)
- Low priority: Weekly or off
Channel Configuration
Configure Each Channel:
Email Settings:
- Choose HTML or plain text
- Set email frequency limits
- Unsubscribe from specific types
- Manage email address
Push Notifications:
- Enable/disable browser push
- Configure mobile push (if app installed)
- Set quiet hours
- Choose notification sounds
In-App Notifications:
- Always show important alerts
- Badge count on/off
- Notification grouping
- Auto-dismiss timing
Pro Tips:
✓ Use email for important updates
✓ Push for time-sensitive alerts
✓ In-app for browsing catch-up
Quiet Hours
Set Do Not Disturb Times:
Configure Quiet Hours:
- Go to Notification Settings
- Find "Quiet Hours" or "Schedule"
- Set start and end times
- Choose days (weekends, etc.)
During Quiet Hours:
- Push notifications are silenced
- Emails may be delayed
- In-app notifications still appear
- Urgent alerts may override
Time Zone:
- Settings use your profile timezone
- Update timezone in account settings
- Important for global teams
Quick Actions
One-Click Adjustments:
Mute an Idea:
- Stop notifications for specific ideas
- Click "Mute" on the idea page
- Still following, just quiet
Unfollow Product:
- Stop all notifications for a product
- Removes from followed list
- Can re-follow anytime
Pause All:
- Temporary notification pause
- Good for vacations
- Set auto-resume date
Reset to Defaults:
- Return to original settings
- Undo all customizations
- Start fresh if needed