How to Enable Push Notifications

In Your Swarm Account:

1. Click on your avatar at the bottom left and select Notifications.

2. Click Reset push notifications.

3. If the test is successful you will receive a notification. Click that notification to send a push notification to your device.

4. If it is not successful, follow the troubleshooting steps below.

Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome: Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.

2. Visit Swarm.to: Type "https://we.swarm.to/" in the address bar.

3. Allow Notifications (First Visit): When you first arrive at Swarm, Google Chrome will show a notification prompt asking for permission to show notifications. To proceed, click on the "Allow" or "Enable" button in the notification prompt.

4. Troubleshooting Notifications (If Not Prompted or Previously Denied):
• Look for the "Secure" or "Not secure" label in the address bar next to "https://we.swarm.to/." If you see "Not secure," click on it to view site information.
• In the site information popup, find "Notifications" under "Permissions." If it says "Blocked" or "Ask (default)," click on the dropdown menu and choose "Allow."
• After changing the setting, reload the page for the changes to take effect.

5. Customize Notifications (Optional): You have the option to customize your notification preferences:
• Click on the three vertical dots (Customize and control Google Chrome) in the top-right corner of the Chrome window.
• Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
• Scroll down and click on "Privacy and security" in the left-hand sidebar.
• Under the "Privacy and security" section, click on "Site settings."
• Locate "Notifications" in the list of site settings.
• Here, you can manage general notification settings for all websites or find "https://we.swarm.to/" in the list to customize its notification behavior.

6. Allow or Block Notifications (Optional): In the "Notifications" settings, you can allow or block notifications for specific websites. If you wish to manage notifications for Swarm specifically, locate "https://we.swarm.to/" in the list and set it to "Allow" for our notifications.

Safari

1. Open Safari: Launch the Safari browser on your computer or mobile device.

2. Visit Swarm.to: Type "https://we.swarm.to/" in the address bar

3. Allow Notifications (First Visit): When you first arrive at Swarm, Safari may show a notification prompt asking for permission to show notifications. To proceed, click on the "Allow" or "Enable" button in the notification prompt.

4. Troubleshooting Notifications (If Not Prompted or Previously Denied):
• Look for the "Secure" or "Not Secure" label in the address bar next to "https://we.swarm.to/." If you see "Not Secure," click on it to view site information.
• In the site information popup, find "Notifications" under "Permissions." If it says "Blocked" or "Ask (default)," click on the dropdown menu and choose "Allow."
• After changing the setting, reload the page for the changes to take effect.

5. Customize Notifications (Optional): Customize your notification preferences to suit your needs:
• Click on "Safari" in the top-left corner of the Safari window.
• Select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
• Click on the "Websites" tab in the Preferences window.
• In the left-hand sidebar, click on "Notifications."
• Locate "https://we.swarm.to/" in the list of websites.
• Here, you can manage general notification settings for all websites or customize notification behavior for Swarm.to specifically.

6. Allow or Block Notifications (Optional): In the "Notifications" settings, you can allow or block notifications for specific websites. To manage notifications for Swarm specifically, find "https://we.swarm.to/" in the list and set it to "Allow" for our notifications.

iPhone

1. Add Swarm to Your Home Screen:
• Launch Safari on your iPhone.
• Visit "https://we.swarm.to/" to access our PWA.
• Tap the "Share" icon at the bottom of the Safari window (it looks like a square with an arrow pointing upward).
• Scroll down and select "Add to Home Screen."
• Confirm by tapping "Add" in the top-right corner.

2. Allow Notifications for Swarm PWA:
• Once you have the Swarm icon on your home screen, tap it to open the app.
• When you first launch the app, Safari will ask for notification permission.
• Tap "Allow" to enable notifications for our PWA.

3. Review Notification Settings:
• If you didn't receive the notification prompt or want to review notification settings:
• Go to your iPhone's Settings.
• Find "Swarm" in the list of apps.
• Tap on "Notifications" to view your notification preferences.
• Ensure that notifications are enabled for "Swarm."

4. Allow or Block Specific Notifications (Optional):
• To manage notifications for specific categories within the Swarm PWA:
• Go to your iPhone's Settings.
• Find "Swarm" in the list of apps.
• Select "Notifications."
• Inside "Swarm," you can enable or disable notifications.

Android

1. Add Swarm to Your Home Screen:
• Open Google Chrome on your Android device.
• Visit "https://we.swarm.to/" to access our PWA.
• Tap the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of Chrome to open the menu.
• Select "Add to Home Screen" from the menu options.
• Confirm by tapping "Add" in the pop-up.

2. Grant Notifications Permission for Swarm PWA:
• Once you have added the Swarm PWA to your home screen, tap its icon to launch the app.
• Upon the first visit, Chrome will ask for notification permission.
• Tap "Allow" to enable notifications for our PWA.

3. Troubleshooting Notifications (If Not Prompted or Previously Denied):
• Open Device Settings > Notifications > Swarm.
• Make sure push permissions are enabled for your device.
• Some devices have a specific battery optimization that will stop or decrease rate of notifications showing. In Settings, search for:
• Power Saving Mode or Energy Saving - If "Power Saving Mode" and/or "Limit apps and Home Screen" is enabled, this will limit all background activity (push notifications) from being received.
• Adaptive power saving mode - If enabled, device will automatically turn on/off "Power Saving Mode" based on your usage patterns.
• Battery Optimization or Background usage limits - Battery optimized apps will have background functions (like push notifications) restricted. Make sure Swarm is Not Optimized.