Notification Settings

Control which notifications you receive from Kappa Loop to stay informed without being overwhelmed.

Accessing Notification Settings

  1. Navigate to your Profile (via the floating action button)

  2. Tap Notifications from the quick actions

  3. The notification settings screen opens

Available Notification Settings

Push Notifications (Main Toggle)

The master switch that controls all notifications:

  • Enabled - You'll receive push notifications from Kappa Loop

  • Disabled - All push notifications are turned off

💡 Note: When you disable the main toggle, all notification types are automatically disabled. When you re-enable it, your previous notification preferences are restored.

Notification Types

When push notifications are enabled, you can control specific types:

Grand Chapter Events

  • Notifications about upcoming national events

  • Event reminders and updates

  • New event announcements

Default: Enabled

Grand Chapter Announcements

  • Important announcements from national leadership

  • Organization-wide updates

  • Critical information and news

Default: Enabled

How to Change Settings

Enabling/Disabling All Notifications

  1. Open Notification Settings

  2. Toggle the Push Notifications switch

  3. Your preference is saved automatically

  4. You'll see a confirmation message

Enabling/Disabling Specific Types

  1. Ensure Push Notifications is enabled

  2. Scroll to the Notification Types section

  3. Toggle any specific notification type on or off

  4. Each change saves automatically

  5. You'll see a confirmation message

About Notifications

What You'll Receive

When notifications are enabled, you'll get push notifications for:

  • Events - Upcoming events, reminders, changes, and updates

  • Announcements - Important organizational news and information

When You'll Receive Them

Notifications are sent based on:

  • Event timing and reminders

  • Announcement publication

  • Organizational level (Grand Chapter notifications go to all members)

Device Requirements

To receive notifications, ensure:

  • ✅ Notifications are enabled for Kappa Loop in your device settings

  • ✅ You're logged into the app

  • ✅ You have an internet connection (at least periodically)

Checking Device Settings

If you're not receiving notifications even with settings enabled:

iOS

  1. Open device Settings

  2. Scroll to Kappa Loop

  3. Tap Notifications

  4. Ensure "Allow Notifications" is ON

  5. Check notification style preferences (Banner, Sound, Badge)

Android

  1. Open device Settings

  2. Go to Apps or Notifications

  3. Find Kappa Loop

  4. Tap Notifications

  5. Ensure notifications are Allowed

  6. Check individual notification categories

Best Practices

  • Enable important types - Keep Grand Chapter Announcements enabled for critical updates

  • Event notifications - Enable if you want reminders about upcoming events

  • Review periodically - Adjust settings based on your preferences

  • Test settings - After changes, wait for the next relevant notification to verify

Troubleshooting

Not receiving notifications

Check in-app settings:

  • Verify Push Notifications is enabled

  • Ensure specific notification types are enabled

  • Look for confirmation messages after toggling settings

Check device settings:

  • Verify Kappa Loop has notification permission

  • Check device notification settings

  • Ensure Do Not Disturb is not blocking notifications

Check connection:

  • Make sure you have internet access

  • Try closing and reopening the app

  • Check if you're logged in

Changes not saving

  • Check your internet connection

  • Wait a moment and try again

  • Look for error messages on screen

  • Restart the app and try again

Receiving too many notifications

  • Disable specific notification types you don't need

  • Keep only the most important types enabled

  • You can always re-enable them later

Want to temporarily silence notifications

  • Use your device's Do Not Disturb feature

  • Or temporarily disable Push Notifications in the app

  • Remember to re-enable when you're ready

Privacy Note

Notification preferences are saved to your account and sync across devices. Your notification settings do not affect what information is visible to other members.


Last updated: October 2025

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