Push Notifications

Send push notifications to your app users. Setup guide, best practices, and requirements for Android, iOS, and PWA.

What are Push Notifications?

Push notifications let you send messages directly to your users' devices, even when they're not using your app. They appear as alerts on the lock screen and notification center.

How to Send Push Notifications

  1. Go to Promote in the editor sidebar
  2. Click "Push Notifications"
  3. Compose your notification:
    • Title — The notification headline
    • Message — The notification body text
    • Action URL (optional) — A link to open when tapped
    • Image (optional) — A rich notification image
  4. Click "Send" to deliver to all users

Best Practices

  • Be relevant — Only send notifications that provide value to your users
  • Timing matters — Send at times when your audience is most active
  • Keep it short — Notifications should be concise and actionable
  • Don't overdo it — Too many notifications lead to uninstalls

Push Notification Requirements

Push notifications work on:

  • Android — Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). Configured automatically.
  • iOS — Apple Push Notification Service (APNS). Requires an Apple Developer account.
  • PWA — Web push notifications via service workers