Managing your notification preferences helps you stay informed about important updates that matter to you.
Open your Notification preferences
- Click your account icon in the upper-right corner.
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Select Notification preferences from the dropdown menu.
You can return to this page and update your preferences at any time.
Review and customize your notifications
On the Notification Preferences page:
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Review each notification category listed.
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For each category, choose how you’d like to receive notifications by clicking the dropdown arrow and selecting or deselecting the options (checked = on, unchecked = off).
Some settings are turned on by default for new student accounts. For details about which notifications are available and which are active by default, refer to Default Notification Preferences (Students).
Notification types
When you adjust a setting, you can typically choose from these notification types:
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Email notifications – sent to the primary email address linked to your Handshake account.
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In-app notifications – available in Handshake under the bell icon to the left of your account icon.
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Push notifications – available only in the Handshake mobile app.
After you update your notification preferences, you can move to another page or sign out. Your changes are saved automatically!