> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://obside.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://obside.com/docs/alerts-and-notifications/channels.md).

# Notification channels

## Overview

Obside can notify you on multiple **channels** when an agent triggers an alert or when an important activity occurs on your account. Three channels are available today:

* **Telegram**
* **Push notifications** (mobile app, browser or installed web app)
* **Email**

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Channel configuration is done from **Settings → Notifications**. You can enable or disable each channel independently, and choose which ones to use for each agent.
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## Email

Email notifications are enabled by default. You can configure several categories:

* **Activity alerts** — email alerts when one of your agents triggers or when there's important activity on your account.
* **Weekly brief** — a heads-up when your weekly portfolio brief is ready, after the market week closes.
* **Getting-started tips** _(optional)_ — occasional emails to help you get set up.
* **News and offers** _(optional)_ — product news, new features and occasional offers.

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## Telegram

To receive instant notifications on Telegram:

1. From **Settings → Notifications**, click **Connect** next to Telegram.
2. You're redirected to the Obside bot.
3. Click **Start** in the bot to authorize message delivery.

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Once connected, Telegram becomes one of the fastest and most reliable channels to receive your alerts in real time.
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If you see **"Telegram cannot send you messages"**, open the conversation with the bot and send it a message to re-authorize delivery.
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## Push notifications

Push notifications reach your devices **even when Obside is closed**. You can enable them on several devices in parallel (phone, computer, tablet).

* **On your phone**, the simplest path is the **Obside app** for [iPhone](https://apps.apple.com/app/obside/id6774629000) and [Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.obside.webapp): sign in and allow notifications when the app asks.
* **In your browser**: from **Settings → Notifications**, click **Enable** in the Push notifications section, then allow notifications in the browser's prompt.
* On iPhone/iPad **without the app**, first add Obside to your **home screen** to be able to receive push notifications from the web version.

From **Settings → Notifications** you can then **manage the list of registered devices** and send a **test notification** to verify everything works.

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## Choosing channels for an agent

When **launching an agent** that has the **Notifications** capability, Obside asks you to select **at least one channel** among **Telegram, push notifications and email**. You can enable several in parallel. You can also choose whether the agent notifies you about **general activity**, **trade executions**, or both.

See [Agent capabilities](/docs/agents/capabilities.md) to understand how the Notifications capability is enabled.