> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.abbey.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.abbey.io/admin/notifications.md).

# End User Notifications

## Overview

Abbey supports notifications via email and Slack. 

## Email Notifications

Email notifications are on by default; there's no setup required. Abbey will notify the user via the email associated with their Abbey account. 

Abbey notifies users via email from **<notifications@abbey.io>** on the following events:&#x20;

| Event                          | User Notified |
| ------------------------------ | ------------- |
| User Requests Access           | Requester     |
| Request was Approved           | Requester     |
| Request was Denied             | Requester     |
| Grant Expired                  | Requester     |
| Approval is Required           | Approver      |
| Approval is No Longer Required | Approver      |

## Slack Notifications

Abbey supports DM-based notifications via Slack. We'll notify reviewers when an access request requires their approval.&#x20;

### Setup

Navigate to Settings -> [Notifications](https://app.abbey.io/settings/notifications)&#x20;

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Click on **+ New Notification** to set up the Slack integration. This will take you to another screen with a **Add to Slack option**.

After clicking "Add to Slack", you'll be directed to an app install page by Slack. Pick a channel - any channel is fine, we only sends DMs to users for notifications.

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After this, you should see your Connection configured under the [Notifications](https://app.abbey.io/settings/notifications) tab. :tada: