Subscriptions and Notifications

Stay informed about the discussions that matter to you with our comprehensive subscription and notification system.

Thread Subscriptions

What are Subscriptions?

Thread subscriptions allow you to receive notifications when new replies are posted to specific threads you're interested in following.

How to Subscribe

Subscribe to a Thread

1. Open any thread you want to follow
2. Click the "Subscribe" button (usually near the thread title)
3. Button changes to "Subscribed" with a filled notification icon
4. You'll now receive notifications for new replies

Unsubscribe from a Thread

1. Click the "Subscribed" button on a thread you're following
2. Button changes to "Subscribe" with an empty notification icon
3. Notifications stop for that thread

Automatic Subscriptions

You're automatically subscribed to:

• Threads you create
• Threads you reply to (optional setting)

Notification System

Types of Notifications

You receive notifications for:

• New replies to subscribed threads
• Quotes of your posts by other users
• Reactions to your posts
• Mentions of your username (@username)
• Thread status changes (locked, pinned, etc.)

Notification Delivery

In-Site Notifications

• Bell icon in the navigation shows unread count
• Notification panel lists recent activity
• Real-time updates when browsing the site
• Mark as read functionality

Managing Notifications

Reading Notifications

1. Click the bell icon to open notifications panel
2. Click any notification to go to the relevant post/thread
3. Notifications auto-mark as read when clicked
4. "Mark all as read" button for bulk actions

Notification Settings

Customize what you want to be notified about:

• New replies: To your subscribed threads
• Post quotes: When someone quotes your posts
• Post reactions: When someone reacts to your posts
• Direct mentions: When someone uses @yourusername

Read Status System

How Read Status Works

The forum tracks what content you've seen:

• Bold thread titles: Contain new/unread content
• Normal thread titles: You've seen all content
• Blue indicators: Mark specific unread items
• Timestamps: Show when content was last updated

Mark as Read Features

Individual Threads

• Reading a thread automatically marks it as read
• Scrolling through posts updates your read position
• Manual "Mark as Read" button available

Read Status Benefits

• Quickly identify new content across the forums
• Resume reading where you left off
• Avoid missing important updates in followed discussions
• Efficient browsing of large forum sections

Best Practices

Subscription Management

• Subscribe selectively to avoid notification overload
• Regular cleanup of old or irrelevant subscriptions
• Batch check notifications rather than constant monitoring

Community Engagement

• Subscribe to support threads you've created
• Participate in subscribed discussions to maintain relevance
• Help others by sharing useful subscription strategies

Ready to explore more forum features? Check out our guides on Reporting and Moderation and Advanced Tips!