Setting Up Notifications
Setting Up Notifications
Stay informed about your shipments and account activity with customizable notifications. Configure alerts for tracking updates, delivery events, and more.
Notification Types
Email Notifications
Receive detailed updates via email:
- Shipment created confirmation
- Tracking status changes
- Delivery confirmation
- Exception alerts
- Weekly shipping summaries
SMS Notifications
Get instant text alerts for:
- Delivery attempts
- Package exceptions
- Urgent issues requiring action
Push Notifications
Browser and mobile notifications for:
- Real-time tracking updates
- Order import alerts
- Low balance warnings
Configuring Your Preferences
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Select notification type (Email/SMS/Push)
- Choose events to receive alerts for
- Set frequency preferences
- Save changes
Notification Events
| Event | SMS | Push | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Label Created | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| In Transit | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Out for Delivery | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivered | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Delivery Exception | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Return to Sender | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Low Balance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Customer Notifications
Send tracking updates to your customers:
Automatic Updates: Enable auto-notifications when:
- Label is created (with tracking link)
- Package is in transit
- Out for delivery
- Successfully delivered
- Delivery exception occurs
Customization:
- Add your logo to emails
- Customize message templates
- Include order details
- Add promotional content
Team Notifications
Alert team members about:
- New orders imported
- Labels needing attention
- Daily shipping summaries
- Carrier service alerts
Notification Channels
Email Configuration:
- Set from address (verified domain required)
- Choose email frequency (instant, hourly digest, daily)
- Customize subject lines
SMS Settings:
- Add phone numbers for alerts
- Set quiet hours (no SMS during specified times)
- Choose critical-only or all events
Webhook Notifications
For advanced integrations, set up webhooks:
{
"event": "shipment.delivered",
"data": {
"tracking_number": "1Z999AA10123456784",
"delivered_at": "2024-01-15T14:30:00Z",
"signature": "J. Smith"
}
}
Troubleshooting
Not receiving emails?
- Check spam/junk folder
- Verify email address is correct
- Add [email protected] to contacts
SMS not working?
- Verify phone number format
- Check carrier SMS permissions
- Confirm quiet hours settings