Notifications, alerts, and the notification bell

Workly keeps you informed about important events with a comprehensive notification system including in-app alerts, desktop push notifications, and the notification bell.

Notification bell

The notification bell in the app header shows your unread notification count. Click it to see all recent notifications:

• Unread badge — Shows the number of unread notifications
• Notification list — All notifications in chronological order
• Mark as read — Click a notification to mark it as read
• Mark all as read — Clear all unread notifications at once
• Delete notifications — Remove individual notifications

Desktop push notifications

Enable browser push notifications to receive alerts even when Workly isn’t in focus:

1. When prompted, click Allow for notification permissions
2. Or go to Preferences > Notifications to enable later

Push notifications appear as system notifications on your desktop with sound alerts (configurable).

Notification types

• Messages — New messages in channels and DMs
• Mentions — When someone @mentions you
• Task assignments — When a task is assigned to you
• Task updates — Status, priority, and due date changes
• Meeting invitations — When you’re invited to a meeting
• Incoming calls — When someone calls you
• Project invitations — When you’re added to a project

Overdue task reminders

Workly sends notifications for overdue tasks — tasks that have passed their due date. These reminders help you stay on top of deadlines and reprioritise work when needed.

Notification permissions banner

If you haven’t enabled notifications, Workly shows a non-intrusive permission banner encouraging you to enable desktop notifications for the best experience.

Frequently asked questions