Configure
Notifications
Choose which events alert you, including failures and DMS missed pings.
Overview
Notification preferences control which events CronFox announces. Destinations (where messages go) live under Integrations. Preferences live under Settings → Notifications.
Channels vs events
| Layer | Where | What it controls |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | /integrations | Email, Slack, Teams, Telegram, Discord, Webhook destinations |
| Notification settings | /settings?section=notifications | Which events are on, plus email / in-app masters |
Enabled events fan out to every enabled integration (and in-app, when that channel is on).
Step-by-step
- Connect at least one destination under Integrations.
- Open Settings → Notifications.
- Set channel masters:
- Email notifications — master for Email integrations
- In-app notifications — the bell feed in the product
- Enable the events you care about (start with Task Failed and, if you use DMS, DMS Missed Ping).
- Save. Trigger a test failure or use an integration Test to confirm delivery.
Event list
| Preference | When it fires |
|---|---|
| Task Failed | Scheduled task errors |
| Task Completed | Successful finishes |
| Task Started | Run begins |
| DMS Missed Ping | Dead Man’s Switch check-in missed |
| Weekly Status | Weekly health digest |
| Daily Summary | Daily execution summary |
| Security Alerts | Password / unusual login signals |
| System Updates | Optional product announcements |
DMS missed alerts
- Enable DMS on the task (Enable DMS).
- Turn on DMS Missed Ping in notification settings.
- Keep at least one integration enabled.
- If a ping never arrives within the grace period, CronFox marks the run missed and notifies you.
Details: Missed pings.