How to Turn Off Notification on a BuddyBoss Activity Feed Posts

Introduction

The Turn Off Notifications feature allows users to opt out of receiving notifications for specific posts without affecting notifications for all posts. This feature is available to all users based on their personal notification preferences, provided that the Notifications component is enabled in the BuddyBoss Platform.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Ensure Notifications Are Enabled

1. Navigate to your BuddyBoss Dashboard and verify that the component is enabled in your BuddyBoss Platform.Notifications 

Step 2: Turn Off Notifications for a Post (Web)

1. Navigate to your News Feed page.
2. Locate the post for which you want to mute notifications.
3. Click on the ellipses (3 dots) to open the post menu.

4. Select the Turn off notification option from the menu.

5. A bell slash icon will appear on the post, indicating that notifications are muted.

6. A message will display at the bottom right, confirming that notifications for this activity post are turned off.

Step 3: Turn On Notifications for a Post (Web)

1. Follow the same steps to open the post menu.
2. Select the Turn on notification option

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3. The bell icon will be restored, and a notification will appear at the bottom left indicating that notifications are unmuted.
4. Once unmuted, any new comments or activity will trigger a notification for the post author.

Step 4: Turn Off Notifications for a Post (BuddyBoss App)

1. Log in to your BuddyBoss App and navigate to the News Feed.
2. Tap the ellipses (3 dots) on the post you wish to modify.
3. In the modal that appears, tap Turn off notifications.
4. A notification will appear at the top of the page, and a bell slash icon will indicate that the post is muted.
5. To re-enable notifications, follow the same steps and select Turn on notifications.

Step 5: Using the Feature in Group Posts

1. The Turn Off Notifications option is also available for group posts.
2. Group posts will behave similarly: muting will prevent the post author from receiving notifications, and unmuting will restore notifications.

Troubleshooting & FAQs

Q: What if I don’t see the Turn Off Notifications option?
A: Ensure that the Notifications component is enabled in your BuddyBoss Platform. The feature is automatically available based on your individual notification preferences.

Q: Can I selectively mute notifications for specific posts?
A: Yes, this feature allows you to mute notifications on a per-post basis, so you only stop notifications for posts you choose without affecting all other notifications.

Q: How do I know if notifications are successfully muted?
A: A bell slash icon will appear on the post, and a confirmation message will notify you that notifications for that activity post have been muted.

By following these instructions, you can easily manage notifications on the BuddyBoss Platform, ensuring that you only receive alerts for the posts that matter to you.

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