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# Notifications

Notifications are messages that are sent to a specific channel (e-mail, SMS, Slack, webhook) based on an event such as a Published Report*,* a Budget Evaluation, or a Workflow exit status. These events are typically triggered by a *Workflow*. Notifications are always created for a specific user. It is possible to create a notification for your own account and, if you have admin rights, for another user. 

### View My Notifications

You can view the notifications in your profile via the user icon in the top right corner:

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### Channels

If you don't have any notifications yet, you will first need to create one or more channels. To create a new Channel, click on the tab *Channels* and specify a name and a type. In case of an e-mail, you will need to provide a valid e-mail address or use your personal profile e-mail address:

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Make sure a valid e-mail configuration has been configured in the [*System Settings*](/3.5.4/administration/settings.md#mail-server) of your Exivity instance.

### Creating Notifications

To create a notification, use the *Notifications* tab to create one:

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Depending on the selected Trigger, different options will be provided.