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title: Notification Preferences
description: "This tab lets you create preference groups that users can customize on the frontend. Each preference group corresponds to a notification type. ### Understanding Preference Groups A preference group is a set of options users can turn on or off.…"
url: "https://nelxstudio.com/docs/notification-preferences/"
updated: "2026-04-27"
category: Nelx Notification System
---

# Notification Preferences

This tab lets you create preference groups that users can customize on the frontend. Each preference group corresponds to a notification type.

### Understanding Preference Groups

A preference group is a set of options users can turn on or off. For example:

- **Task Reminders** (preference group)
  - Enable Task Reminders (main toggle)
  - Play Sound for Tasks (sound toggle)
  - Due Tasks (subtype)
  - Overdue Tasks (subtype)
  - Starts Today (subtype)

![](https://nelxstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nelx-notifications-system-manage-preferences.webp)

### Adding a Preference Group

1. Click the **Add Preference** button
2. Fill in the following:

#### Preference Title

Give your group a clear name. This is what users will see:

- "Task Reminders" → User sees "Enable Task Reminders"
- "Invoice Alerts" → User sees "Enable Invoice Alerts"
- "System Updates" → User sees "Enable System Updates"

#### Settings (Optional Subtypes)

If your notification type has subtypes, you can add them here:

1. Click **Add Setting** to add a subtype
2. **Label** — What users see (e.g., "Due Tasks")
3. **Value** — The internal identifier (must match your notification subtype)

#### Apply to Roles

Choose which user roles can see and customize these preferences:

- Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) to select multiple roles
- Only users with these roles will see these preferences
- If no roles are selected, the preferences won't appear for anyone

![](https://nelxstudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/nelx-notification-system-preferences.jpg)

### Example Preference Groups

#### Task Management System

| Group Title | Settings | Roles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Task Reminders | Due Tasks, Overdue Tasks | Editor, Author |
| Task Comments | New Comments, Replies | All Logged-in Users |

#### Invoice System

| Group Title | Settings | Roles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Invoice Notifications | New Invoice, Payment Received | Administrator, Accountant |
| Invoice Reminders | Overdue, Due Soon | Accountant, Client |

#### Support Ticket System

| Group Title | Settings | Roles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ticket Updates | New Reply, Status Change | Support Staff |
| Ticket Assignments | Assigned to Me | Support Staff |

### Managing Preferences

- **Duplicate** — Click the copy icon to duplicate an existing preference group
- **Remove** — Click the trash icon to delete a preference group