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Push Notifications

Reach attendees in real-time — no app store required.

How push notifications work

Stagebly uses Web Push (VAPID) to deliver notifications directly to attendees' devices through their browser. No native app, no app store submission, no download required.

  • Works on Android (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) and iOS 16.4+ (Safari)
  • Attendees opt in when they visit your event experience — a prompt asks for permission
  • Notifications appear even when the browser is closed
  • Push notifications are available on the Pro and Enterprise plans

Sending a notification

To send a push notification, navigate to your edition and open the notification panel.

  1. Enter a title (max 50 characters recommended)
  2. Enter a body (max 120 characters recommended for best display)
  3. Optionally add a link — tapping the notification opens this URL
  4. Click Send Now

Notifications are delivered within seconds to all subscribed attendees.

Scheduling notifications

Instead of sending immediately, you can schedule a notification for a specific date and time.

  • Select Schedule instead of Send Now
  • Pick the date and time (uses the edition's timezone)
  • Scheduled notifications can be edited or cancelled before they are sent
  • Useful for "Gates open in 1 hour" or "Headliner starts in 15 minutes" reminders

Emergency notifications

For urgent situations (weather alerts, safety announcements, evacuations), use the Emergency flag.

  • Emergency notifications use requireInteraction — the notification stays visible until the attendee taps it
  • They are visually distinct with an alert icon
  • Use sparingly — overuse reduces attendee trust

Subscriber management

The notification dashboard shows your current subscriber count and delivery stats.

  • Active subscribers — number of devices currently subscribed
  • Delivery rate — percentage of notifications successfully delivered
  • Expired or revoked subscriptions are automatically cleaned up
  • Subscribers are scoped to each edition — a new edition starts fresh

Best practices

  • Keep notifications concise — title + one sentence
  • Limit to 3-5 notifications per day to avoid fatigue
  • Use scheduling for planned announcements (lineup reveals, gate times)
  • Reserve emergency notifications for genuine safety situations
  • Include a link when the notification references specific content (e.g., a schedule change)