> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.bosscart.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Community Notifications

> Keeping your members informed, engaged, and connected is key to boosting retention and interaction. With Community Notification Settings, you can:

Keeping your members **informed, engaged, and connected** is key to boosting retention and interaction. With **Community Notification Settings**, you can:

* **Mention members** – Tag users directly to grab their attention.
* **Send system emails** – Ensure notifications reach members even if they miss community alerts.
* **Keep engagement high** – Automated updates make sure your community stays active and responsive.

A simple yet effective way to **enhance communication** and strengthen member participation!

<Tip>
  #### **Top Tip: Keep Notifications Relevant & Balanced**

  While notifications are great for keeping members engaged, **overuse can feel intrusive** and even lead to disengagement.

  🔹 **Use Sparingly** – Only send updates that are **truly valuable** or time-sensitive. 🔹 **Avoid Spam** – If members get flooded with alerts, they may start ignoring them. 🔹 **Personalized Mentions** – Tag users **only when necessary**, ensuring messages feel **meaningful** rather than disruptive.

  A well-balanced approach ensures **strong engagement** without overwhelming your community!
</Tip>

### Turn on Community Notifications

To activate **notifications** and ensure members stay engaged:

* **Navigate to the Left Sidebar** – Locate the **Settings Cog**.
* **Click on "Notification Settings"** – This will display all available notification options.

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Within the **settings menu**, you'll find two key options:

* **Enable Notifications** – Turn this on to ensure members receive updates, mentions, and system alerts.
* **Use Dark Theme** – Switch to a **darker interface** for a sleek, visually comfortable experience, ideal for low-light environments.

After activating notifications in the **settings menu**, head back to your **builder canvas**.

* You’ll notice a **notification tab** in the **top right corner of the screen**.
* This tab allows you to **view alerts, mentions, and system updates**, keeping you informed in real time.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/alavon365/FdYN6CBeMqTMvZFP/images/builder/971ee302debad7fe.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=FdYN6CBeMqTMvZFP&q=85&s=172b0370fdbcb7c460e3ae5397d6c62d" alt="" width="299" height="118" data-path="images/builder/971ee302debad7fe.png" />

### Notification Side Bar

When users click the **notification icon**, a **slide-out box** will appear, displaying all relevant updates, including:

* **Mentions & Alerts** – Directly highlighting interactions and tagged messages.
* **Comments & Posts** – Allows users to quickly **jump to the conversation** where the notification originated.
* **Seamless Navigation** – Clicking an alert takes users **straight to the relevant post, comment, or mention**, ensuring instant access.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/alavon365/a4e0aobXvzetCcVN/images/builder/dc9d3212d48b31d7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=a4e0aobXvzetCcVN&q=85&s=da2277fd58c5de12b354b32df49c3544" alt="" width="1057" height="543" data-path="images/builder/dc9d3212d48b31d7.png" />

### System Email

#### **Automatic Email Reminder for Unread Notifications**

If a member **does not engage** with a notification within **20 minutes**, the system will send an automated email via **"Community Mention."**

**How It Works:**

* Ensures members **don’t miss important updates** by delivering an email prompt.
* Helps maintain **active engagement** even if a user is away from the platform.
* Redirects recipients **directly to the relevant post, comment, or mention** for seamless access.

[Community Mention](/builder/platform/system-emails/system-email-templates/community-mention)

### How to use Mentions

Mentions are a powerful way to **grab a member’s attention** or notify an entire group at once.

* **Tag Individual Members** – Use **@username** to directly mention someone, ensuring they receive a notification.
* **Notify Everyone** – Use **@everyone** to send an alert to all members in the community, perfect for important updates.
* **Boost Engagement** – Mentions encourage quick responses and keep conversations active.

Use them **strategically** to maintain interaction without overwhelming members!

<Tip>
  **Note**: To mention everyone, you can also use the **@all** and **@everybody**
</Tip>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/alavon365/jdtI0XQKlmiI8Ux4/images/builder/032b93972b7db3f3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=jdtI0XQKlmiI8Ux4&q=85&s=02d50aed51f69cb8e1aa2fcd9e886f38" alt="" width="926" height="292" data-path="images/builder/032b93972b7db3f3.png" /><p>Mention a Member</p>

<Warning>
  **Important**: To use the @everyone @all @everybody tags, you need to be a community **ADMIN**
</Warning>

[Assign Community Roles](/builder/community-lms/create-a-community/assign-community-roles)