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title: "User Notifications Guide"
description: "Manage your contact preferences and site notifications in RICADO Gen 3."
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# User Notifications Guide

The Notifications page allows you to manage your contact preferences and site notifications.

To access this page, click on the **User menu** in the top right corner and select  **Notifications** from the menu.

## Contact Preferences

This widget allows you to set your default method for receiving notifications.

- **Default Method:** Select between SMS, Call, or Email as your primary contact method.
- **Edit:** Click the "Edit" button to change your preference.
- **Save:** Click "Save" to confirm your changes.

## Notification Channels

Manage your settings for SMS, Voice Calls, and Email notifications. Each channel allows you to:

- **Status:** Enable or disable notifications for that method.
- **Verification:** View your registered contact details (Mobile, Phone, or Email).
- **Test:** Click the "Test" button to verify your configuration (e.g., "Send Test SMS", "Test Voice Call", or "Send Test Email").

## Manage Site Notifications

Search and filter through your site notifications.

- **Search:** Use the search bar to find specific notifications.
- **Filter:** Check "Show Only Subscribed Notifications" to filter the list.
- **Subscribe/Unsubscribe:** Toggle subscriptions for individual contact groups to control which alerts you receive.
- **Delivery Methods:** Customize the delivery method (SMS, Call, or Email) for each specific alarm to suit its priority.

Source: https://docs.ricado.co.nz/gen3/notifications/index.mdx