# Notifications / Hnipp

### Introduction

Notifications are messages that inform users about relevant activities on island.is. They play a crucial role in enhancing user experience by keeping users updated without the need to be actively engaged with the app or website at all times.

#### Types of notifications

**In-App and In-Website Notifications (Always on)**

These notifications are visible when the user is using the app or website, the notification bell will show a visual cue when the user has an unseen notification, users can access all of their notifications for the last 6 months both in the app and website.

<figure><img src="/files/AQPkO2PhKSXBuPOs7kNp" alt=""><figcaption><p>island.is app showing a red dot on the notification bell</p></figcaption></figure>

**Push Notifications (Opt-in)**

Users can optionally get these messages as push notifications.  These messages are sent directly to a user's device, like a smartphone or tablet, and open the island.is app on the device when interacted with.<br>

<figure><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/pPs58K36ExjNtc4O6Ow55B5yXRPFs51_B67dYvzZ_MjQmSWRlbjYRXkBPPOaX4FlSipLMkmnGjuROnecOxKzK3ew-nOhU1TpuokujRRysf4FA1hG_SX43EfOacOoUWvz4c5MMedQbONFdevNXtbSEqI" alt=""><figcaption><p><em>example push notification</em></p></figcaption></figure>

**Email Notifications (Opt-in)**

Users can also optionally get these messages as email notifications. These messages are sent directly to the user's email inbox, and open the island.is website in a browser on the device when interacted with.

<figure><img src="https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/pCF4xZXy1Ya7lWKr1Q5UMPbb09P3xEJU2crhuK8-6ind1O7I5I7RltGk0gexyaKrXgHyOZNCp2ahAoor5toxakLiZgWfaIUNpGhTyCxJcVOFYybCNrOpqnafoKre12rXakoSYFhNywIARaBJvbZApzs" alt=""><figcaption><p>example email notification</p></figcaption></figure>

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