Notifications and Preferences
Personal settings affect only the current user. Administrators configure platform capabilities such as SMTP, OAuth2 providers, Provider instances, and registration policy. User preferences decide how you use those capabilities.
Common Settings
Section titled “Common Settings”| Setting | Affects |
|---|---|
| Notification preferences | Room invitations, room events, system announcements, in-app and email delivery |
| Linked methods | Password, passkey/WebAuthn, email, OAuth2 bindings |
| 2FA | Whether local sign-in requires a second factor |
| Email status | Verification, recovery, and MFA email availability |
Provider instance bindings are stored on provider credentials created during provider login, not in user preferences.
Missing Notifications
Section titled “Missing Notifications”| Symptom | Check first |
|---|---|
| No email | Verified address, notification preference, spam folder |
| No in-app notification | Disabled category or already-read notification |
| One category missing | Whether that room or system event actually happened |
| Nobody receives email | Administrator should check SMTP configuration and delivery logs |
Security Preferences
Section titled “Security Preferences”Before changing login methods, make sure you can complete the next sign-in. After enabling 2FA, do not remove local methods until only one remains. OAuth2 can be convenient, but it does not count as a local 2FA factor.
For account details, see Sign In and Account Security.