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# How do I create a notification rule?

> Build a custom automated message with the Add Notification Rule wizard.

<Note>
  **Must know**

  * Timing is set relative to the trigger — **Before**, **After**, or **At**. Choosing **At** drops the number-and-unit fields so the message fires at (or right after) the event itself.
  * Choosing **Post Announcement** skips the Recipients step; an announcement posts to the notification bell club-wide by default, rather than messaging individuals.
  * Event-related triggers only appear when the Events feature is turned on. Recipients can be **Guardians**, **Staff & Coaches**, and — when the Memberships feature is on — **Membership Holders**.
</Note>

Go to **Settings → Communication → Notifications** and click **Add Notification Rule**. (The page you land on is headed *Notifications & Reminders*.) A five-step wizard walks you through it.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Trigger">
    Pick the **Trigger Event** — the thing that sets the rule off. Give the rule a name (one is suggested for you) and an optional description.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Delivery">
    Choose a **Delivery Method** — Send Email, Send SMS, or Post Announcement — and set the **Timing**. Enter a number and unit (for example, 3 days) and whether it fires Before, After, or At the event. Pick **At** and the number and unit disappear, so the message fires at (or right after) the event rather than a set interval away from it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Recipients">
    Decide who receives it: Guardians or Staff & Coaches, plus **Membership Holders** when your plan includes Memberships. Membership Holders can be narrowed to specific membership groups. This step is skipped for announcements.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Template">
    Write the subject (or announcement title) and message body. Insert merge fields to personalize each message, and use **Preview** to see it with example data.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Review">
    Check the summary, then click **Create Rule**. Your new rule appears under the **Organization Rules** tab.
  </Step>
</Steps>

**Related:** [What are notification rules and reminders?](/club/communications/what-are-notification-rules-and-reminders) · [How do I personalize messages with merge fields?](/club/communications/how-do-i-personalize-messages-with-merge-fields) · [How do I test a rule and check what was sent?](/club/communications/how-do-i-test-a-notification-and-check-what-was-sent)