Gmail notifications on desktop

To set up Gmail notifications on your desktop, you can follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Gmail website

  1. Open a web browser and go to the Gmail website (www.gmail.com).
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the page and select "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "General" tab and click on the "Notifications" dropdown menu.
  4. Select the type of notifications you want to receive, such as "New message" or "New message in a conversation."
  5. Choose the notification frequency, such as "Instant" or "Every 15 minutes."
  6. Click "Save Changes" to save your settings.

Method 2: Using the Gmail desktop app

  1. Download and install the Gmail desktop app from the Google Chrome Web Store or the Microsoft Store.
  2. Launch the app and sign in with your Gmail account.
  3. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner of the app and select "Settings."
  4. Scroll down to the "Notifications" section and select the type of notifications you want to receive.
  5. Choose the notification frequency and click "Save" to save your settings.

Method 3: Using a third-party notification tool

  1. Download and install a third-party notification tool, such as Notification Center or Notifier.
  2. Configure the tool to connect to your Gmail account.
  3. 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:

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