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  1. Notification Center

Configure User Events

Customize how you receive notifications for events assigned specifically to you.
Who can use this feature?
All Account Owners, Security Admins and End Users
Available on the Free, Core and Business plans
This feature is only available if User Override is enabled by your administrator.

Overview#

The Configure User Events feature allows you to control which notifications you receive for events that directly involve you.
You can enable or disable notifications by category and choose how they are delivered.

Configure Notification Preferences#

1
Sign in to WatchDog Security
Sign in to the WatchDog Security Platform.
2
Open Settings
Navigate to User Profile > Settings.
3
Open Notifications Tab
Click on the Notifications tab.
4
Open User Events
Select User Events to view configurable notifications.
5
Expand Categories
Expand categories such as Inventory, Risk Management, or Compliance Center.
6
Toggle Notifications
Enable or disable notifications using available channels such as Email.
7
Save Changes
Click Save Changes to apply your updates.

What Happens Next#

Your notification preferences are applied immediately.
You only receive alerts for events you have enabled.
Notifications are triggered based on your assigned resources and activities.

Troubleshooting#

User Events Not Editable
If you cannot modify user events:
User Override may be disabled by your administrator
Organization defaults will be enforced
Receiving Too Many Notifications
Missing Expected Notifications
Modified at 2026-03-26 21:30:35
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