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Managing Notification Preferences

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Written by Alec
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Who This Is For

Users who want to control what notifications they receive from MyStaysCo, including booking updates, marketing emails, and push notifications.


What You'll Achieve

πŸ‘‰πŸΌ By the end of this article, you'll know how to customize your notification settings to receive only the communications you want.


Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Navigate to Settings

From any page, click on "Settings" in the navigation menu.

Step 2: Locate the Notifications Section

Find the "Notifications" section with the bell icon near the top of the Settings page.

Click the "Edit" button to enable notification controls.

Step 3: Configure Your Notification Preferences

Each notification type has a toggle switch. When in edit mode, adjust each setting:

Notification Type

Description

Default

Booking Updates

Confirmations, changes, reminders, and important booking information

βœ… On

Marketing Emails

Occasional updates about new features, promotions, and housing tips

❌ Off

Push Notifications

Real-time alerts on your device for urgent updates

βœ… On

Toggle switches ON (colored) or OFF (grey) based on your preferences.

Step 4: Save Your Preferences

Click "Save" to apply your notification settings.

A confirmation toast will appear: "Preferences updated – Your preferences have been saved successfully."

Notification Types Explained:

Type

What You'll Receive

Booking Updates

Application status changes, booking confirmations, check-in reminders, and modification alerts

Marketing Emails

New property listings in your area, platform updates, housing market insights

Push Notifications

Instant alerts for time-sensitive updates like application approvals or landlord messages


What Happens Next?

Your notification preferences take effect immediately. Changes apply to:

  • All future email communications

  • Push notification delivery

  • In-app notification behavior


Recommendation

πŸ’‘ Keep Booking Updates enabled to ensure you don't miss important information about your housing applications and stays.

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