1. Notification Center
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  1. Notification Center

User Events

Control default notification settings for users across the platform and define whether users can override their own notification preferences.
Who can use this feature?
All Account Owners and Security Admins
Available on the Free, Core and Business plans

Configure User Events#

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
Select the Notifications tab.
4
Open User Events
Click Configure User Profile under User Events.
5
Toggle User Override
Enable or disable Allow User Override.
6
Configure Event Categories
Expand categories such as Inventory, Risk Management, or Compliance Center.
7
Enable Notifications
Enable or disable notifications using the Email, and/or Slack toggle.
8
Save Changes
Click Save Changes.

What Happens Next#

Default notification settings apply to all users in the organization.
Users can override settings only if override is enabled.
Changes are enforced immediately across all user accounts.

Troubleshooting#

Users Cannot Change Notifications
If users cannot modify notifications:
Ensure Allow User Override is enabled
Only Account Owners or Security Admins can control this setting
User Notifications Not Triggering
Modified at 2026-03-22 00:51:47
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