Notifications
Stay updated with in-app notifications for invitations, ownership transfers, and billing events.
RESTK's notification system keeps you informed of important events like organization invitations, ownership transfers, and billing alerts.
Quick Start
Check the Bell Icon
Look for the bell icon in the top bar with an unread count badge
Open Notifications
Click the bell to view your notification panel
Take Action
Click on notifications to view details or execute actions (like accepting invitations)
Mark as Read
Click Mark all as read to clear your notifications
Viewing Notifications
Notification Bell
The bell icon in the top bar shows:
- Badge count: Number of unread notifications
- Red indicator: High-priority notifications require attention
Click the bell to open the notification panel.
Notification Panel
The panel displays:
- All notifications in reverse chronological order (newest first)
- Filter tabs: All / Read / Unread
- Infinite scroll: Automatically loads more as you scroll
Notification Types
RESTK supports 8 notification types:
| Type | Description | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Invitation | Organization or workspace invitation | High |
| Ownership Transfer | Organization ownership transferred to you | High |
| Trial Expiring | Your trial period is ending soon | Medium |
| Trial Expired | Your trial period has ended | High |
| Payment Failed | Payment method issue detected | High |
| Plan Upgraded | Subscription plan upgraded | Medium |
| Plan Downgraded | Subscription plan downgraded | Medium |
| General | Informational notifications | Low |
Interacting with Notifications
Actionable Notifications
Some notifications have action buttons:
Invitations:
- Accept: Join the organization or workspace
- Reject: Decline the invitation
Ownership Transfer:
- Accept: Become the new owner
- Decline: Reject the transfer
Read/Unread Status
Notifications are marked as read when:
- You click on them to view details
- You execute an action (accept, reject)
- You click Mark as read
Filtering Notifications
Filter Tabs
All: Shows all notifications (read and unread) Read: Shows only notifications you've already viewed Unread: Shows only new notifications requiring attention
The active filter is highlighted, and the list updates instantly when you switch.
Mark All as Read
Click Mark all as read at the bottom of the panel to clear all unread notifications at once.
Priority Levels
Notifications are color-coded by priority:
| Priority | Color | Sorting |
|---|---|---|
| High | Red | Appears first |
| Medium | Orange | Middle placement |
| Low | Blue | Appears last |
Within each priority level, notifications are sorted by date (newest first).
High-Priority Alerts
High-priority notifications like payment failures and ownership transfers require immediate attention.
Organization Invitations
Receiving an Invitation
When invited to an organization:
- You'll see a notification with the organization name and inviter
- The notification shows your assigned role
- Click to view full invitation details
Accepting Invitations
Open Notification
Click the invitation notification
Review Details
Check the organization name, inviter, and role
Accept
Click Accept to join the organization
You immediately gain access to the organization with the assigned role.
Rejecting Invitations
Open Notification
Click the invitation notification
Reject
Click Reject to decline
The invitation is removed from your notifications.
Best Practices
- Check Regularly - Review notifications daily to stay informed
- Respond Promptly - Act on invitations and action items quickly
- Mark as Read - Clear read notifications to reduce clutter
- Don't Ignore High-Priority - Address high-priority notifications first
Troubleshooting
Notifications Not Appearing
Check:
- Internet connection is active
- You're signed in
- Notification bell is visible
Solution:
- Refresh the app
- Sign out and back in
Can't Accept Invitation
Check:
- Invitation hasn't expired (7 days)
- You're signed in with the invited email
- Internet connection is active
Solution:
- Contact the inviter for a new invitation
- Verify your email address matches