Notifications | Documentation

Browser notifications help you stay updated with important information from websites you visit. You can control which sites can send you notifications and customize how you receive them.

What are Browser Notifications?

Browser notifications are alerts that websites can send to your device, even when you're not actively using the browser. They can include updates, messages, reminders, and other important information.

Types of Notifications

Push notifications from websites
System notifications
Alert notifications
Permission requests
Browser updates and alerts

Common Use Cases

Social media updates
Email notifications
News and weather alerts
Shopping and deal notifications
Calendar and reminder alerts

Managing Notification Permissions

Follow these steps to control which websites can send you notifications:

Access Notification Settings

Open your browser settings and navigate to Privacy & Security. Look for "Permissions" or "Notifications" to manage notification preferences.

Set Default Behavior

Choose whether to allow, block, or ask for permission when websites request notification access. You can set different defaults for different types of sites.

Manage Individual Sites

Review and modify notification permissions for specific websites. You can allow, block, or remove permissions for individual sites.

Test Your Settings

Visit websites that use notifications to test your settings and ensure they're working as expected.

Notification Permission Options

Allow

Website can send you notifications
Notifications appear even when browser is closed
You'll receive all notification types
Can be changed later in settings
Useful for important services

Block

Website cannot send notifications
No notification prompts will appear
Completely disables notification features
Can be changed later in settings
Good for privacy and focus

Ask

Browser will ask for permission each time
You decide on a case-by-case basis
Provides maximum control
Default setting for most browsers
Balances convenience and privacy

Receiving and Managing Notifications

Notification Display

When you receive a notification, it will appear as a popup or system notification depending on your operating system and browser settings.

Interaction Options

You can click on notifications to open the related website, dismiss them, or take other actions depending on the notification type.

Notification Center

Access your notification history and manage recent notifications through your browser's notification center or system notification panel.

Privacy and Security

Privacy Protection

You control which sites can send notifications
Notification content is visible to you only
No personal data is shared with notification services
You can revoke permissions at any time
Notifications don't track your browsing

Security Features

Notifications only from permitted sites
Secure notification delivery
No malicious notification injection
Easy permission management
Clear notification sources

Customizing Notification Settings

Display Preferences

Choose notification position on screen
Set notification duration
Configure sound alerts
Customize notification appearance
Set quiet hours for notifications

Content Controls

Filter notification types
Block specific notification content
Set priority levels for notifications
Configure notification grouping
Manage notification history

Common Notification Scenarios

Social Media

New message notifications
Friend request alerts
Post and comment updates
Event reminders
Live stream notifications

Email and Communication

New email alerts
Calendar event reminders
Meeting notifications
Chat message alerts
Voicemail notifications

News and Information

Breaking news alerts
Weather warnings
Traffic updates
Price drop notifications
Deal and coupon alerts

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Notifications not appearing
Permission requests not showing
Notifications appearing when blocked
Too many notification prompts
Notifications from unknown sources

Solutions

Check notification settings and permissions
Verify system notification settings
Clear browser cache and cookies
Update browser to latest version
Check for conflicting extensions

Best Practices

Privacy Tips

Only allow notifications from trusted sites
Regularly review notification permissions
Block notifications from unknown sources
Use "Ask" permission for new sites
Clear notification history periodically

Productivity Tips

Set quiet hours for focus time
Group similar notifications
Use priority settings for important alerts
Customize notification sounds
Organize notification permissions by category

Advanced Features

Notification Management

Bulk permission management
Notification scheduling
Cross-device notification sync
Notification analytics and insights
Custom notification rules

Integration Features

Works with system notification center
Compatible with notification apps
Supports notification actions
Integrates with calendar and email
Works across different devices

What to Expect

When using browser notifications, you may experience:

Convenience Benefits

Stay updated without checking websites
Receive important alerts immediately
Never miss important messages
Efficient information delivery
Reduced manual checking

Considerations

May receive unwanted notifications
Requires permission management
Can be distracting if not managed
May need to adjust settings over time
Should be used selectively

Technical Details

Browser notifications use advanced web technologies to deliver timely information:

How Notifications Work

Push API: Enables websites to send notifications even when the browser is closed
Service Workers: Handle notification delivery and management in the background
Permission System: Controls which websites can send notifications
Secure Delivery: Ensures notifications are delivered safely and privately
Cross-Platform: Works across different operating systems and devices

Since Oasis is built on Firefox core technology, notification functionality provides the same reliable and secure notification capabilities with enhanced privacy controls.