# Notification troubleshooting
Something not working as expected with notifications? Check out some troubleshooting tips below.
## Not receiving notifications
### Troubleshooting steps
1. [Check that notifications are enabled in Glue](#check-that-notifications-are-enabled-in-glue)
2. [Check that your device is not in a do not disturb mode](#check-that-your-device-is-not-in-a-do-not-disturb-mode)
3. [Check for additional settings based on your device type](#check-additional-settings-based-on-your-device-type)
### **Check that notifications are enabled in Glue**
The first troubleshooting step across devices is to check your notification preferences in Glue.
1. Navigate to your preferences menu and [make sure notifications are enabled](#push-notifications-this-device). This is per device, so even if you have them enabled on one device, they might not be enabled on another.
2. If [notifications have not been enabled for your device](#notifications-have-not-been-enabled-for-your-device), follow the prompts to turn them on.
3. If [notifications are disabled for your device](#notifications-are-disabled-for-your-device), you will need to go into your [device settings](#checking-your-devices-notification-settings) to turn them back on.
4. If [notifications are enabled](#notifications-are-enabled-for-your-device), press the "send test notification" button to see if a notification comes through.
5. Double check what you have [inbox notifications](#inbox-notifications) set to — unless you have push notifications set to "All inbox messages" you will not receive push notifications for every message.
If your notifications are enabled, press the "send test notification" button for testing
### Check that your device is not in a "do not disturb" mode
**Make sure your device's do not disturb or focus mode are turned off** - the name of this setting will be dependent on your device type.
* **Macs** - make sure Do Not Disturb or Focus settings are off.
* **Windows** - make sure Focus Assist and Quiet Hours are off.
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**Note for Apple Users:** If you are signed into your Mac and iPhone with the same Apple ID, both devices will enter Do Not Disturb mode if you enable the setting on one of the devices.
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### Check additional settings based on your device type
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**Update your macOS notification preferences**
1. Open your computer's **System Preferences**, then click **Notifications**.
2. Select **Glue** from the list.
3. Make sure the **Allow Notifications from Glue** toggle is on and your alert style is set to either **Banners** or **Alerts**.
4. If you do not see Glue as an app in your Notifications settings, try deleting the Glue app and reinstalling it.
**Check your macOS Do Not Disturb settings**
1. Click the **toggles icon** in the top right corner of your screen to open the Mac Notification Center.
2. Click **Do Not Disturb** and make sure it’s toggled off.
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**For Windows 10 - check your settings for Notifications & Actions**
1. Click the **Start menu**.
2. Select **Settings**, then **System**.
3. From the left sidebar, click **Notifications & Actions**.
4. Ensure **Get notifications from apps and other senders** is enabled.
5. Find Glue in the list and **check if notifications are enabled.**
**For Windows 11 - check your settings for Notifications**
1. On Windows 11, open your **Settings app.**
2. Open **System** and then **Notifications.**
3. Make sure the **Notifications are toggled On.**
4. Find **Notifications from apps and other senders.**
5. Find Glue in the list and **check if notifications are enabled.**
6. **If you can't toggle the notification on, check your Edge settings for notifications** for the app.gluegroups.com site. Click the "..." at the top of the app and select app settings. Under permissions click "see permission details." Under notifications, make sure it says "allow."
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**Check your Focus Assist settings**
1. On Windows 10, click the **Start menu**.
2. Select **Settings**, then **System**.
3. From the left sidebar, click **Focus Assist**.
4. Select **Off** to deactivate Focus Assist and resume receiving notifications.
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**Force quit the app and restart your device**
Sometimes notification issues can be fixed by restarting your phone or tablet.
**Update your iOS notification preferences**
1. Open your phone's **System Preferences**, then click **Notifications**.
2. Select **Glue** from the list.
3. Make sure the **Allow Notifications from Glue** toggle is on and your alert style is set to either **Banners** or **Alerts**.\
**Check your iOS Do Not Disturb settings**
4. Swipe down from the upper righthand corner of your screen to pull up your actions menu.
5. Look for the **Focus** button with the moon icon and make sure all focus modes are turned off.
**Uninstall and reinstall the Glue app on your phone**
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**Force quit the app and restart your device**
Sometimes notification issues can be fixed by restarting your phone or tablet.
**Update your notification preferences**
1. Open your device's **Settings app**
2. Click on **Notifications** and then **App Notifications**
3. **Find Glue** and make sure **notifications are toggled on**
4. Click on Glue if you want to change other notification settings
5. You can also find your notification preferences from **Settings > Apps > Glue** and making sure **notifications are allowed.**
6. **Also make sure that Google Play Services has notifications turned on.** You can also find that under either Notifications or Apps.
**Note:** Google Play Services is required to receive notifications on Android. Make sure your [device is supported](https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1727131?hl=en).
**Uninstall and reinstall the Glue app on your phone**
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**For all browser types, check your device's system settings** to make sure your browser is allowed to send notifications.
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**Chrome**
1. From the Chrome menu at the top of your screen, select **Settings**.
2. Click **Privacy and security** in the left sidebar, then click **Site Settings**.
3. Below **Permissions**, select **Notifications**.
4. Make sure **Sites can ask to send notifications** is toggled on.
5. Make sure [app.gluegroups.com](ionic://localhost/) shows up under "Allowed to send notifications"
6. Note: If you are using Chrome on a Mac, you will also need to go into your Mac system settings > notifications and allow notifications from "Google Chrome Helper (Alerts)"
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**Edge**
1. From the Edge menu at the top of your screen, click the **three dots icon**.
2. Go to **settings.**
3. Click **Cookies and site permissions** in the left sidebar.
4. Below **All permissions**, select **Notifications**.
5. Make sure app.gluegroups.com is included in the **Allow** section.
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**Firefox**
1. From the Firefox menu at the top of your screen, select **Preferences**.
2. Click **Privacy & Security** in the left sidebar.
3. Below **Permissions**, click the **Settings** button next to Notifications.
4. Make sure your Glue workspace is included in the **Notifications Permissions** list.
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**Safari**
1. From the Safari menu at the top of your screen, select **Preferences**.
2. Click **Websites**, then select **Notifications** from the left sidebar.
3. Make sure your Glue workspace is allowed to send notifications.
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**Note:** If you have an external monitor plugged in, the push notification will still appear on your main device, even if Glue is open on the external monitor.
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## No notification sounds
Check your notification [sound preferences](#notification-sounds) in Glue, check your device's notification settings and send yourself a test notification!
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**Check if sounds are enabled**
1. Open your computer's **System Preferences**.
2. Select **Notifications**.
3. **Find Glue** in the list and make sure **Play sound for notifications** is enabled.
4. **If using a browser,** find the browser in the list and sure Play sound for notifications is enabled.
**Check your audio output settings**
1. Open your computer's **System Preferences**.
2. Select **Sound**, then click **Sound Effects**.
3. Next to **Play sound effects through**, check to see if the correct device is selected, then make sure your alert volume is turned up.
4. Make sure the box next to **Play user interface sound effects** is checked.
**Send a test notification**
1. Click your profile picture in the upper righthand corner.
2. Select **Preferences** from the menu.
3. Scroll to **Push notifications (this device)** and click the **"Send test notification"** button.
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**Check Windows notification settings**
1. **On Windows 10**, click the **Start menu**.
2. Select **Settings**, then **System**.
3. From the left sidebar, click **Notifications & Actions**.
4. Find the Glue app or your browser in the list and check if **Play a sound** is enabled.
5. **On Windows 11,** open your **Settings app.**
6. Open **System** and then **Notifications.**
7. Make sure the **Notifications are toggled On.**
8. Find **Notifications from apps and other senders.**
9. Find **Glue** in the list and click on it. Scroll down and make sure **play a sound when a notification arrives** is enabled.
**Send a test notification**
1. Click your profile picture in the upper righthand corner.
2. Select **Preferences** from the menu.
3. Scroll to **Push notifications (this device)** and click the **"Send test notification"** button.
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**Note:** If you are using an external monitor, try disconnecting your monitor and then running the test notification to see if the problem persists.
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## Still having issues?
If you try our troubleshooting and still have issues, you can [reach out for support](/get-started/help-and-support.md). Please specify what exactly isn't working in your message — is it not seeing notifications, not hearing the sound, or something else? What were you expecting to happen, and what actually happened? The more detail the better! If you're able to send screenshots or screen recordings too that helps.
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