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title: "Create a Notification for a Catalog"
slug: "create-a-notification-for-a-catalog"
description: "Learn to create notifications for your organization's Catalog and check-out pages, announcing important updates and alerts effectively."
updated: 2026-08-29T17:55:14Z
published: 2026-08-29T17:55:14Z
canonical: "www.civicplus.help/create-a-notification-for-a-catalog"
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# Create a Notification for a Catalog

This article will show you how to create a new notification using the Notifications Admin system. This feature allows you to display your chosen message across your organization's public Catalog and check-out pages (such as Prompts and Waivers). Notifications are typically used to announce general information, alerts, and urgent notices.

## Instructions

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1. Sign in to your Recreation Management software
2. Navigate to **Communicate** and select **Notifications**:![The home screen with the Communicate menu highlighted and expanded, and the Notifications option highlighted as well.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Communicate%20Menu%20Notifications%20Option%20-%20RM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T09%3A09%3A59Z&se=2026-10-29T10%3A09%3A59Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=DdDLUeD4MO%2FjstwmcMXABF6O9N82UAl9Rlxe32k8A38%3D)
3. Select **Create Notification**:![The Notifications screen with the Create Notification button highlighted.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Notifications%20Create%20Notification%20Button%20-%20RM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T09%3A09%3A59Z&se=2026-10-29T10%3A09%3A59Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=DdDLUeD4MO%2FjstwmcMXABF6O9N82UAl9Rlxe32k8A38%3D)
4. Fill in fields:![The Create Notification screen with the various fields, menus, and toggles displayed.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Create%20Notification%20Fields%20and%20Setup%20-%20RM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T09%3A09%3A59Z&se=2026-10-29T10%3A09%3A59Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=DdDLUeD4MO%2FjstwmcMXABF6O9N82UAl9Rlxe32k8A38%3D)
  - **Title (Required):** Title that will display on your notification
  - **Message:** Body text of your notification
  - **Link Text:** Name, or title, of a link
  - **Link URL:** Enter a link URL, if you want to use a link
  - **Post Date:** Date and time the notification will begin to display
  - **Expiration Date:** Date and time the notification will stop appearing
  - **Type (Required):** Type of notification you want to post (typically Announcements)
  - **Public Visibility:** Check to allow public users to see this notification

> [!WARNING]
> **Note**:
> 
> This option is only available if you select the Announcement type.
  - **Notification Style:** Select if this is information, good news, an alert, or bad news

> [!WARNING]
> **Note**:
> 
> This option is only available if you select the Announcement type.
    - **Info:** Use for general information
      - **Example:** Don't forget spring registration starts soon!
    - **Good:** For positive updates
      - **Example:** Eisenhower Recreation Center is now open!
    - **Alert:** Use for important alerts and updates
      - **Example:** Eisenhower Recreation Center will open in 5 days as we continue to make repairs from a pipe leak.
    - **Bad:** Urgent and important notifications such as closings
      - **Example:** Recreation Center will be closed until further notice due to a water pipe breaking.
  - **Internal Visibility:** Check to display notifications for internal staff
5. Select **Save New Notification**:![The Save New Notification button found on the Create Notification screen.](https://cdn.us.document360.io/17dc564a-8310-4f61-b929-1bd73b36e158/Images/Documentation/Create%20Notification%20Save%20New%20Notification%20Button%20-%20RM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T09%3A09%3A59Z&se=2026-10-29T10%3A09%3A59Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=DdDLUeD4MO%2FjstwmcMXABF6O9N82UAl9Rlxe32k8A38%3D)

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