App navigation: Bell icon (top navigation bar) | Admin ? System ? Config (notification settings)
ClearGRC sends in-app notifications to alert users of actions that require their attention – new assignments, review requests, approval requests, and deadline reminders.
Viewing Notifications #
- Select the bell icon at the top right of the navigation bar.
- The Notifications panel slides open, listing all recent in-app notifications in reverse chronological order.
- Select a notification to navigate directly to the relevant record.
- Select Mark all as read to clear the unread count.
- A Connected indicator at the bottom of the panel confirms your browser has an active real-time connection to the notification service.
[Screenshot: Notifications panel showing notification list and Connected status]
Types of Notifications #
- Assignment notifications – when you are assigned as Owner, Reviewer, or Approver on any record.
- Review requests – when a record is submitted for your review.
- Approval requests – when a record is ready for your approval.
- Deadline reminders – when a review or task deadline is approaching.
- System notifications – platform-level alerts from administrators.
Configuring Notification Settings #
Administrators can configure notification behavior (email delivery, timing, and triggers) from Admin ? System ? Config. Individual users can manage their own notification preferences from My Profile.
Tip: The Critical Alerts and Upcoming Deadlines tiles on the GRC Executive Dashboard aggregate the same items that generate notifications. Use the dashboard as a daily starting point to see what needs your attention.
