# Configure User Events

Customize how you receive notifications for events assigned specifically to you.

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This feature is only available if **User Override** is enabled by your administrator.
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## 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

<Steps>
<Step title="Sign in to WatchDog Security">
  Sign in to the [**WatchDog Security Platform**](app.watchdogsecurity.io).
</Step>

<Step title="Open Settings">
  Navigate to **User Profile** > **Settings**.
</Step>

<Step title="Open Notifications Tab">
  Click on the **Notifications** tab.
</Step>

<Step title="Open User Events">
  Select **User Events** to view configurable notifications.
</Step>

<Step title="Expand Categories">
  Expand categories such as **Inventory**, **Risk Management**, or **Compliance Center**.
</Step>

<Step title="Toggle Notifications">
  Enable or disable notifications using available channels such as **Email**.
</Step>

<Step title="Save Changes">
  Click **Save Changes** to apply your updates.
</Step>
</Steps>

## What Happens Next

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

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## Troubleshooting

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<Accordion title="User Events Not Editable" defaultOpen>
If you cannot modify user events:

- **User Override** may be disabled by your administrator
- Organization defaults will be enforced
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Receiving Too Many Notifications">
If you are getting too many alerts:

- Disable unnecessary events under **User Events**
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Missing Expected Notifications">
If expected alerts are missing:

- Ensure the event is enabled
- Confirm the event applies to your assigned items
- Verify your notification channel is active
</Accordion>

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