> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.goguardian.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure Alert Notifications

> GoGuardian Beacon sends dashboard, email, and SMS notifications to escalation list members — configure your preferences in Your Beacon Profile.

GoGuardian Beacon sends three types of alert notifications to users on the Escalation List: dashboard notifications, email notifications, and SMS (text message) notifications. Configure your preferences under **Settings** > **Your Beacon Profile**.

<Note>
  Notifications are only sent to users who have been added to the Escalation List.
</Note>

## Understand Notification Types

**Dashboard notifications** — New and unread alerts appear in the timeline with a dark outline and blue highlighting.

**Email notifications** — Email notifications are required and cannot be disabled. They are sent only to users on the Escalation List.

**SMS notifications** — SMS notifications are optional. Enable them by adding a cell phone number to your Beacon profile.

## Enable SMS Notifications

1. Log in to [beacon.goguardian.com](https://beacon.goguardian.com) and go to **Settings** > **Your Beacon Profile**.

2. Enter your cell phone number in the phone number field.

3. Scroll down and select the **Text Message** checkbox under **Notification Format**.

4. Click **Save Changes**.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/goguardian/OteKjDAxOWp2TDh0/images/screenshots/configure-alert-notifications/step-01.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=OteKjDAxOWp2TDh0&q=85&s=8bba41b591eb4794734cb17a4fd6c057" alt="“Your Beacon Profile” settings page used for adding name, email, phone number and choosing email or text alert…" width="1534" height="1594" data-path="images/screenshots/configure-alert-notifications/step-01.png" />

<Note>
  SMS notifications are optional. Email notifications remain active regardless of your SMS preference.
</Note>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Notification Settings" href="/products/beacon/notification-settings">
    Configure interval times and reminder frequency for alert notifications.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Set Up Staff Notifications" href="/products/beacon/set-up-staff-notifications">
    Build and manage escalation lists for Threats and Violence alerts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="SMS Notifications" href="/products/beacon/sms-notifications">
    Learn how to respond to Beacon text message alerts.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Stop Email Notifications" href="/products/beacon/stop-email-notifications">
    Take action on an alert to stop ongoing email notification cycles.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>