Notifications
Overview
ZenTraq keeps you informed with real-time notifications about important events — new leads, deal updates, task reminders, WhatsApp messages, and more.
Notification Types
Lead Notifications
- New lead assigned to you
- Lead status changed
- Lead converted by a team member
- New inquiry from website form
- Lead score changed significantly
Deal Notifications
- New deal created/assigned
- Deal stage changed
- Deal won or lost
- Deal closing date approaching
- High-value deal activity
Task Notifications
- New task assigned to you
- Task due today
- Task overdue
- Task completed by team member
- Task deadline approaching (configurable)
Communication Notifications
- New WhatsApp message received
- Email reply received
- Missed call recorded
- WhatsApp opt-in/opt-out change
Approval Notifications
- New approval request assigned
- Your submission approved/rejected
- Approval escalated (overdue)
System Notifications
- Import completed
- Export ready for download
- Bulk operation completed
- Workflow execution completed/failed
Notification Channels
In-App Notifications
- Bell icon (🔔) in the header shows unread count
- Click to see notification list
- Click any notification to navigate to the record
- Mark as read / Mark all as read
Email Notifications
- Critical alerts sent to your registered email
- Configurable per notification type
- Daily digest option (coming soon)
WhatsApp Notifications (for agents)
- Get notified via WhatsApp for high-priority events
- Configure in Settings → Notification Preferences
Browser Notifications
- Desktop push notifications (if browser permission granted)
- Appear even when CRM tab is not active
- Click to open the CRM and navigate to the record
Notification Center
Accessing Notifications
- Click the Bell icon (🔔) in the top header
- View all recent notifications
- Unread notifications shown with a blue dot
- Filter by type: All, Leads, Deals, Tasks, WhatsApp
Notification Actions
- Click — Navigate to the related record
- Mark as Read — Clear the unread indicator
- Mark All Read — Clear all unread badges
- Settings — Go to notification preferences
Task Notification Badge
Separate from general notifications:
- Shows count of tasks due today + overdue
- Located near the bell icon
- Click to see today's task list
- Quick access to your daily priorities
Configuring Notifications
Per-User Preferences
Go to Profile → Notification Preferences:
| Event | In-App | Browser | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New lead assigned | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Lead status change | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| New deal assigned | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Deal won/lost | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Task due today | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Task overdue | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| New WhatsApp message | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Approval request | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Toggle each channel on/off per event type.
Organization-Level Settings
Admins can configure default notification rules in Settings → Notifications:
- Default notification preferences for new users
- Mandatory notifications (can't be turned off)
- Quiet hours (no notifications between X and Y)
- Escalation rules (if not acted on in X hours, notify manager)
Real-Time Updates
ZenTraq uses real-time connections for:
- WhatsApp unread count updates
- New notification badges
- Live activity feed on dashboard
- Collaborative editing indicators
No need to refresh — updates appear instantly.
Tips
- Don't disable everything — Keep critical alerts (deals, tasks) active
- Use browser notifications — Catch important events even when not in CRM
- Check daily — Start your day by clearing the notification queue
- Act on task reminders — They prevent missed follow-ups
- Configure quiet hours — Avoid after-hours notification fatigue
