Settings

The Settings page allows you to manage your notification preferences and other account settings. This guide explains the available options and how to customize your experience.

Accessing Settings

  1. Click Settings in the sidebar

  2. You'll see your account settings options

Notification Preferences

Understanding Notifications

adly.news sends notifications to keep you informed about:

  • New bids on your ad slots

  • Bid acceptances and rejections

  • New bookings and payments

  • Messages from businesses

  • Platform updates

Viewing Your Preferences

The Settings page shows all notification types with:

Column
Description

Notification Type

What the notification is about

Description

Details about when this notification is sent

Category

Group the notification belongs to

Enabled

Toggle to turn on/off

Notification Categories

Notifications are organized into categories:

Category
Examples

Bids

New bid received, bid accepted, counter-offer

Bookings

New booking, payment received, booking completed

Messages

New message from business

Payments

Payout completed, payment issues

Platform

System updates, account alerts

Managing Individual Notifications

Turning Notifications On/Off

  1. Find the notification type you want to change

  2. Toggle the switch to enable or disable

  3. Changes save automatically

Considerations

Before disabling notifications, consider:

  • Critical notifications — Some are important for running your business

  • Time-sensitive actions — You may miss bids that need quick responses

  • Communication — Businesses expect timely responses

Keep enabled:

  • New bid received (time-sensitive opportunity)

  • Booking confirmed (important for scheduling)

  • New messages (stay responsive)

  • Payment notifications (track your earnings)

Consider disabling:

  • Marketing updates (if you prefer less email)

  • Weekly summaries (if you check the dashboard regularly)

Managing Category-Wide Settings

Enabling/Disabling All in a Category

Some interfaces allow toggling entire categories:

  1. Find the category header

  2. Toggle to enable/disable all notifications in that category

  3. Individual settings may override category settings

Resetting to Defaults

Restore Default Settings

If you've customized heavily and want to start fresh:

  1. Look for a Reset to Defaults option

  2. Click to restore original notification settings

  3. Confirm the action

This resets all notification preferences to platform defaults.

How Notifications Are Delivered

Delivery Methods

Notifications may be delivered via:

Method
Description

In-App

Visible in your Notifications inbox

Email

Sent to your registered email address

In-App Notifications

Access your notification inbox:

  1. Click Notifications in the sidebar

  2. View all notifications

  3. Click to read and take action

The sidebar shows an unread count badge when you have new notifications.

Email Notifications

Email notifications go to the email address associated with your account. You can manage email frequency through your notification preferences.

Account Information

Viewing Your Account

The Settings page may also show:

  • Your email address

  • Account type (Newsletter Owner)

  • Account creation date

Updating Account Details

Some account changes may require:

  • Email verification

  • Contacting support

  • Profile updates in the Newsletters section

For newsletter-specific information (logo, description, etc.), update through the Newsletters page.

Privacy and Security

Your Data

adly.news takes privacy seriously:

  • Your data is used to provide the service

  • Review our privacy policy for details

  • Contact support for data-related requests

Session Management

Signing out:

  1. Click Sign Out at the bottom of the sidebar

  2. You'll be returned to the home page

  3. Sign in again when you return

Platform Support Requests

Requesting New Platform Support

If your newsletter platform isn't supported:

  1. Navigate to Settings (or this may be in Newsletters)

  2. Find Request Platform Support

  3. Enter the platform name

  4. Submit the request

We review requests and add support for popular platforms.

Troubleshooting Notifications

Not Receiving Notifications

If you're missing notifications:

  1. Check settings — Ensure the notification type is enabled

  2. Check spam — Email notifications may be in spam folder

  3. Check email address — Verify your email is correct

  4. Browser notifications — Ensure they're allowed if applicable

Too Many Notifications

If you're overwhelmed:

  1. Review which notifications you actually need

  2. Disable less important categories

  3. Consider checking the dashboard instead of relying on email

Delayed Notifications

Notifications should arrive promptly. If delayed:

  1. Check your internet connection

  2. Refresh the notifications page

  3. Wait a few minutes and check again

  4. Contact support if delays persist

Best Practices

Balance Information and Noise

  • Enable critical business notifications

  • Disable what you don't need

  • Check the platform regularly regardless

Review Settings Periodically

  • Revisit settings as your needs change

  • Enable new notification types as they're added

  • Adjust based on your experience

Use In-App Notifications

The in-app notification center ensures you don't miss anything:

  • Check it when you log in

  • Clear read notifications to stay organized

  • Act on items promptly

Common Questions

Can I get notifications on my phone?

In-app notifications are visible when you access the platform on mobile. Email notifications go to your email, accessible on any device.

Can I set quiet hours?

Currently, notifications follow your enabled preferences at all times. Consider email filters if you want to batch notifications.

Will I miss important things if I disable notifications?

Yes, you may miss time-sensitive opportunities like bids. Consider keeping critical notifications enabled and checking the dashboard regularly.

How do I change my email address?

Email address changes may require account verification. Contact support for assistance.

Next Steps

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