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{{Aside - Helpful | content = In [[VALT 6.3]], Email Notifications and Alerts were added as a feature to VALT.}} | {{Aside - Helpful | content = In [[VALT 6.3]], Email Notifications and Alerts were added as a feature to VALT.}} | ||
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In version [[VALT 6.3|6.3]] of VALT, two new features have been introduced: <b>email notifications</b> and <b>email alerts</b>. These tools allow users to stay updated on key activities within the system via email. | In version [[VALT 6.3|6.3]] of VALT, two new features have been introduced: <b>email notifications</b> and <b>email alerts</b>. These tools allow users to stay updated on key activities within the system via email. | ||
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Email alerts notify users when a camera goes offline and when it subsequently comes back online. | Email alerts notify users when a camera goes offline and when it subsequently comes back online. | ||
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To enable this feature: | To enable this feature: | ||
#Go to your <b>profile settings</b>. | #Go to your <b>profile settings</b>. | ||
#Check the box for <b>Send email alerts</b>. | #Check the box for <b>Send email alerts</b>. | ||
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Once enabled, the system will automatically send you emails alerts when camera statuses change. | Once enabled, the system will automatically send you emails alerts when camera statuses change. | ||
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{{Aside | content = Ensure you have a valid email address on file.}} | {{Aside | content = Ensure you have a valid email address on file.}} | ||
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Email notifications are triggered when a session is shared with you or a comment is directed at you. | Email notifications are triggered when a session is shared with you or a comment is directed at you. | ||
The frequency of these notifications can be customized in the profile settings, but they are only sent for unread items. If you've already seen the notification within VALT, no email will be sent. | The frequency of these notifications can be customized in the profile settings, but they are only sent for unread items. If you've already seen the notification within VALT, no email will be sent. | ||
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To enable this feature: | To enable this feature: | ||
#Go to your <b>profile settings</b>. | #Go to your <b>profile settings</b>. | ||
#Check the box for <b>Send email notifications</b>. | #Check the box for <b>Send email notifications</b>. | ||
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Once enabled, the system will automatically send you emails for any unread VALT notifications. | Once enabled, the system will automatically send you emails for any unread VALT notifications. | ||
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{{Aside | content = Ensure you have a valid email address on file.}} | {{Aside | content = Ensure you have a valid email address on file.}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:30, 14 March 2025
🕮In VALT 6.3, Email Notifications and Alerts were added as a feature to VALT.
⚠A valid SMTP server must be configured under Settings -> Email Settings to use these features!
Overview
In version 6.3 of VALT, two new features have been introduced: email notifications and email alerts. These tools allow users to stay updated on key activities within the system via email.
- Email Alerts:
- Notifies when a camera goes online/offline.
- Email Notifications:
- Informs about shared recordings or comments.
Email Alerts
Email alerts notify users when a camera goes offline and when it subsequently comes back online.
Enable Feature
To enable this feature:
- Go to your profile settings.
- Check the box for Send email alerts.
Once enabled, the system will automatically send you emails alerts when camera statuses change.
✎Ensure you have a valid email address on file.
Email Notifications
Email notifications are triggered when a session is shared with you or a comment is directed at you.
The frequency of these notifications can be customized in the profile settings, but they are only sent for unread items. If you've already seen the notification within VALT, no email will be sent.
Enable Feature
To enable this feature:
- Go to your profile settings.
- Check the box for Send email notifications.
Once enabled, the system will automatically send you emails for any unread VALT notifications.
✎Ensure you have a valid email address on file.
