# Notifications

### Overview

Notifications on the mobile app help users stay updated on important activities, messages, and updates. They are easily accessible from the mobile home screen, ensuring users don’t miss anything important.

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### Types of Notifications

1. **Chat Notifications**
   * Chat notifications appear in the upper-right corner of the mobile screen, next to the chat bubble icon.
   * The number displayed on the chat bubble represents the number of unread messages a user currently has.
   * Tap on the chat bubble to access and read any unread messages.
2. **News Feed Notifications**
   * All notifications related to a users news feed can be found in the bottom tray of the app.
   * The number displayed in this section represents the total number of new news feed items that haven’t yet been viewed.
   * Tap on the news feed section in the bottom tray to view and interact with these updates.

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### How to Manage the Mobile App Notifications

Notification settings can be managed via the [mobile settings menu](https://guides.mangoapps.com/mobile-guide/settings) and within the desktop [notification center](https://guides.mangoapps.com/user-guide/user-settings/notifications).


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