# 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. Four channels are available:

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

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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** — agent triggering, important account event.
* **Daily briefing** — daily summary of the markets you follow.
* **Promotional emails** *(optional)* — product announcements and 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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## WhatsApp

To receive notifications on WhatsApp:

1. From **Settings → Notifications**, click **Connect** next to WhatsApp.
2. Get a 6-digit **validation code**.
3. Send this code to Obside's WhatsApp number shown on screen.

The code expires after 15 minutes — repeat the process if needed.

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## Push notifications

Push notifications are displayed directly in your browser, **even when Obside is closed**. You can enable them on multiple devices (computer, tablet, mobile).

1. From **Settings → Notifications**, click **Enable** in the Push notifications section.
2. Allow notifications in your browser's prompt.
3. For iPhone/iPad, first add Obside to your **home screen** to be able to receive push 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 those you've configured. You can enable several in parallel.

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


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