Desktop notifications for new email gmail

Here are a few ways to set up desktop notifications for new emails in Gmail:

Method 1: Gmail's built-in notification feature

  1. Log in to your Gmail account.
  2. Click on the gear icon in the upper right corner and select "See all settings."
  3. Scroll down to the "General" tab and click on "Desktop notifications."
  4. Select the type of notifications you want to receive (e.g., "New email" or "New message").
  5. Choose the notification sound and click "Save Changes."

Method 2: Google Chrome extension

  1. Install the "Gmail Notifier" extension from the Chrome Web Store.
  2. Click on the extension icon in the top right corner of your Chrome browser.
  3. Configure the extension to send notifications for new emails.
  4. You can customize the notification settings, such as the sound and frequency of notifications.

Method 3: Third-party desktop notification software

  1. Install a third-party desktop notification software, such as:
    • Notifier (Windows, macOS, Linux)
    • Growl (macOS)
    • Notify OSD (Linux)
  2. Configure the software to monitor your Gmail account for new emails.
  3. Set up the notification settings, such as the sound and frequency of notifications.

Method 4: Browser-based notification

  1. Install a browser extension like "Gmail Checker" or "Email Notifier" for your browser (e.g., Firefox, Safari).
  2. Configure the extension to send notifications for new emails.
  3. You can customize the notification settings, such as the sound and frequency of notifications.

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