Configuring notification preferences

This topic describes how to configure notification preferences and provides field descriptions for the Nintex notification preferences page.

Nintex Workflow notifications can be sent via email, Office Communication Server (OCS) or SMS, depending on how the SharePoint environment is configured. Each user can then set their preferred method of notification for during and outside business hours.

Note: Nintex does not provide support for troubleshooting email, SMS, or OCS systems.

To set your personal preferences

1. On the SharePoint site, click the logged-in user name link and then select Nintex notification preferences.

   The logged-in user name link is typically located on the upper right.

   The Nintex notification preferences page appears.

2. Update settings as needed.

   The following methods are available for sending Nintex Workflow notifications.

   • Email (default; listed when available for logged-in user)
   • OCS (listed when available for logged-in user)
   • None
   • SMS

   Fields on the Nintex notification preferences pages are described below.

   Field	Description
   Business hours notification preference	Method for sending Nintex Workflow notifications during business hours.
   After hours notification preference	Method for sending Nintex Workflow notifications outside business hours.
   SMS Address	(Displayed when SMS is selected.) Address to use for SMS method. Example: Mobile telephone number plus domain. Note: Contact an administrator to ensure correct format and settings of the SMS address.

3. Click OK to save changes and close the page.

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