No badge or alerts? If the bell doesn't show a count or the list is empty, there may be no pending alerts. Some alert types depend on backend or integration setup (e.g. comments, updates). Check Settings → Notifications to ensure the types you expect are enabled.
Toast too fast or missed? Toasts auto-dismiss after a few seconds. If you need to read the message again, repeat the action (e.g. save again) or check the relevant screen (e.g. Comment Manager for comment actions). Success and error toasts use consistent placement so you can look in the same spot each time.
Alerts not clearing? Use Clear, Dismiss, or Mark as read (wording may vary) from the Notification Center. If an alert links to a screen, opening and resolving the item there (e.g. approving a comment) may also clear or update the alert.
Settings not saving? Ensure you clicked Save in Settings → Notifications. If you see an error toast, check your connection and try again. Clear browser cache if the settings page behaves oddly.
Quick reference
| What | Where |
Open Notification Center | Bell icon in header, or user menu (sidebar bottom) → Notifications |
Full notifications page | #/notifications (if available in your build) |
Notification settings | Settings → Notifications → #/settings/notifications |
Instant feedback | Toasts (success / error / loading) after Save, Delete, Approve, etc. |
Act on alert | Open / View, Approve, Dismiss, or Clear from the center list |
Related documentation: Comment Manager (pending comments often surface as alerts), Settings Center (notification preferences live under Settings → Notifications).