Gmail notifications on desktop
To set up Gmail notifications on your desktop, you can follow these steps:
Method 1: Using the Gmail website
- Open a web browser and go to the Gmail website (www.gmail.com).
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page and select "See all settings."
- Scroll down to the "General" tab and click on the "Notifications" dropdown menu.
- Select the type of notifications you want to receive, such as "New message" or "New message in a conversation."
- Choose the notification frequency, such as "Instant" or "Every 15 minutes."
- Click "Save Changes" to save your settings.
Method 2: Using the Gmail desktop app
- Download and install the Gmail desktop app from the Google Chrome Web Store or the Microsoft Store.
- Launch the app and sign in with your Gmail account.
- Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the app and select "Settings."
- Scroll down to the "Notifications" section and select the type of notifications you want to receive.
- Choose the notification frequency and click "Save" to save your settings.
Method 3: Using a third-party notification tool
- Download and install a third-party notification tool, such as Notification Center or Notifier.
- Configure the tool to connect to your Gmail account.
- Set up the notifications to your liking, such as receiving notifications for new messages or specific keywords.
Some popular third-party notification tools for Gmail include:
- Notification Center (Windows, macOS)
- Notifier (Windows, macOS)
- Gmail Notifier (Windows, macOS)
- Gnome Gmail Notifier (Linux)
Tips and tricks
- You can customize your notification settings to receive notifications for specific labels, folders, or keywords.
- You can also set up notifications for specific times of the day or specific days of the week.
- If you're using the Gmail desktop app, you can also set up notifications for specific conversations or messages.
- If you're using a third-party notification tool, you may need to configure it to work with your Gmail account and set up notifications accordingly.