# Notifications

The Notifications page lets you configure the channels through which DataDefender sends security alerts. You can add multiple channels of different types so that alerts reach the right people through the right tools.

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### Summary Cards

When channels are configured, summary cards at the top show:

| Card                 | Description                                   |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Total Channels       | How many notification channels are configured |
| Active Channels      | Channels currently receiving alerts           |
| Channels with Errors | Channels that have recently failed to deliver |
| Disabled Channels    | Channels that have been turned off            |

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### Adding a Channel

Click **Add Channel** (+ icon) in the top right to open the channel creation dialog.

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1. Select the channel type. Currently we support SNS and Webhooks, but more options will be added soon.
2. Fill in the required configuration for that channel type:
   * **Webhook:** Enter the endpoint URL
   * **SNS**: enter the Provider Connection, SNS Topic ARN, and SNS Topic Region
3. Click **Create** to save the channel.

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### Channel Cards

Each configured channel appears as a card showing:

* Channel name
* Channel type
* Status badge (Active / Disabled / Error)
* Error message (if the channel has recently failed)
* Last tested timestamp

**Actions per channel:**

| Button     | Action                                                                |
| ---------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Edit**   | Opens the channel configuration form pre-filled with current settings |
| **Test**   | Sends a test notification through this channel immediately            |
| **Delete** | Permanently removes the channel                                       |

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### Editing a Channel

Click **Edit** on any channel card to update its configuration. Make your changes and click **Save.**


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