You’ll even see notifications when you aren’t actively using Gmail.

Learn how to get Gmail notifications on your desktop using any web online window.

Select theSettings gearin the upper-right corner of Gmail, then selectSee all settingsfrom the drop-down menu.

Gmail with the Settings command highlighted

If prompted to confirm that the surfing app should accept Gmail notifications, selectAlloworYes.

Scroll to the bottom and selectSave Changes.

In Windows 10, you must enable notifications from Chrome in theWindows Action Center.

Gmail settings with the General tab highlighted

TypeNotifications & action settingsinto the Windows search bar and select that option from the pop-up menu.

Mac and Linux users can skip to step 7.

Set notifications for your web app toOn.

Gmail General Settings with the desktop notifications options highlighted

Refresh your online window.

It may take a little while for the change to take effect.

New message alerts appear in your rig’s notifications tab.

Gmail settings with the Save Changes button highlighted

It’s also possible toset custom sounds for new mail alertsin Gmail.

Gmail Desktop Notifications Not Working?

If Gmail desktop notifications aren’t working in Chrome:

Select thepadlockto the left of the Gmail address bar.

Windows with Notifications & Actions settings highlighted

SelectSite settingsfrom the drop-down menu.

Make sureNotificationsis set toAllow.

The Windows notifications settings with the Chrome switch highlighted

New message alerts will appear in your computer’s notifications tab.

Chrome with the Site Settings option highlighted

Chrome Site Settings with the Notifications options highlighted