From 0fe7e11b5143166b777eefff4cdc4d43a7b63e92 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Steve Ward Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2022 10:54:43 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update configuring-notifications.md --- .../configuring-notifications.md | 51 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 51 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/desktop/contributing-and-collaborating-using-github-desktop/working-with-your-remote-repository-on-github-or-github-enterprise/configuring-notifications.md diff --git a/content/desktop/contributing-and-collaborating-using-github-desktop/working-with-your-remote-repository-on-github-or-github-enterprise/configuring-notifications.md b/content/desktop/contributing-and-collaborating-using-github-desktop/working-with-your-remote-repository-on-github-or-github-enterprise/configuring-notifications.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..cb511f0299 --- /dev/null +++ b/content/desktop/contributing-and-collaborating-using-github-desktop/working-with-your-remote-repository-on-github-or-github-enterprise/configuring-notifications.md @@ -0,0 +1,51 @@ +--- +title: Configuring notifications in GitHub Desktop +shortTitle: Configuring notifications +intro: '{% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} will keep you up-to-date with events that occur in your pull request.' +versions: + fpt: '*' +--- +## About notifications in {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} + +{% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} will show system notifications for events that occur in the current repository you are working on. System notifications will be shown when: + +- Status checks have failed. +- A pull request review is left with a comment, approval, or requested changes. + +Clicking the system notification will switch application focus to {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} and provide more detailed information. + +### Status check notifications + +If you push changes to a pull request branch from {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} you will receive a system notification if the checks in your repository fail. + + +### Pull request review notifications + +2. Pull request reviews + +A user reviewing the pull request will leave specific feedback about the pull request. {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} will surface a system notification when a teammate has approved, commented, or requested changes on the pull request. Clicking on the system notification will switch application focus to {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} and show the comment on the pull request. Clicking `Switch to Pull Request` will quickly switch to the pull request branch where you can make the requested changes. + + + +Notifications are shown for + + +The first time a notification event occurs a prompt will be shown asking permission for {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} to show system notifications. If system notifications were not enabled you can follow the steps below. + +Enabling system notifications on macOS operating systems + +1. Select Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Notifications +2. Select {% data variables.product.prodname_desktop %} from the list +3. Click "Allow Notifications" + +Enabling system notifications on Windows + +1. Select Start > Settings +2. Go to System > Notifications +3. Select GitHub Desktop from the list + +Further information: + +For more information, see + +For more information, see