---
title: "Browser push notifications"
description: "Why push exists, how to enable it, events, and browser limitations."
doc_version: "1"
last_updated: "2026-06-02"
---

## Why push exists

UptimeMonitoring has no email system by design. Browser push notifications fill the human alerting gap — one-click opt-in, no PII, and instant delivery.

## How to enable

1. Log in to [app.uptimemonitoring.com](https://app.uptimemonitoring.com)
2. Click the bell icon or "Enable notifications" prompt
3. Allow notifications in your browser

That's it. No email, no phone number, no configuration.

## What events trigger notifications

- **Monitor down** — when a monitor's state flips to down (after cross-region confirmation)
- **Monitor up** — when a previously-down monitor recovers

## Subscription management

Manage your push subscriptions from the dashboard. You can:

- View active subscriptions (browser + OS)
- Remove individual subscriptions
- Test notifications

## Known browser limitations

- **Safari on iOS** — requires adding the site to your home screen first
- **Incognito / private mode** — push subscriptions don't persist
- **Multiple devices** — each browser/device requires a separate opt-in
- **Browser must be running** — notifications queue until the browser is open (behavior varies by OS)