Email notifications deliver content change alerts straight to your inbox with detailed summaries, screenshots, and task links. This guide walks you through setting up email as a notification channel.
Good news
Email notifications are the easiest to set up and require no external accounts or configurations.
Step 1: Navigate to Notification Channels
- Go to your Notification Channels
- Click "Add New Channel"
- Select "Email" from the channel types
Step 2: Configure Your Email Channel
The email configuration is automatically filled with your account email address:
- Recipient Email: Automatically set to your account email
- Sender Name: Optional – customize how the sender appears
- Email Template: Choose between Default, Minimal, or Detailed styles
Step 3: Test and Save
- Click "Test Configuration" to receive a test email
- Check your inbox (and spam folder) for the test message
- If you received the test email, click "Save"
Step 4: Use in Your Tracking Tasks
Select this email channel when creating or editing tracking tasks. You will receive detailed email notifications whenever content changes are detected.
Email Features
What's Included
- Clear subject lines
- Task details and URLs
- Change summaries
- Screenshot attachments
- Timestamps
Template Options
- Default: Balanced information
- Minimal: Clean and simple
- Detailed: Comprehensive data
Troubleshooting
Not receiving emails
- Check your spam/junk folder
- Add trackr.asia to your email whitelist
- Verify your email address is correct in your account settings
- Try testing the channel configuration again
Want to use a different email address
Currently, email notifications are sent to your account email address for security reasons. To change the recipient:
- Update your email address in your account settings
- Or create additional notification channels like Slack, Discord, or SMS
- Consider using webhook notifications for custom email handling
Pro tips
- Email is perfect for detailed notifications with screenshots
- Create email rules/filters to automatically organize tracking notifications
- Use the detailed template for comprehensive change analysis
- Combine email with instant messaging channels for urgent alerts
Other notification options
Looking for instant notifications? Consider these alternatives:
- Telegram – Instant mobile notifications
- Slack – Team collaboration
- Discord – Community notifications
- SMS – Text message alerts