Enable desktop notifications for Outlook on the Web (OWA) in Windows

To enable desktop notifications for Outlook on the Web (OWA) in Windows, follow these steps:

Step 1: Enable Notifications in Outlook Web

  • Open Outlook on the Web and sign in.

  • Click the Settings gear icon in the top-right corner.

  • Select View all Outlook settings at the bottom.

  • Navigate to General > Notifications.

  • Expand the Mail section by clicking the arrow next to it.

  • Under Notification type, select Browser.

  • Click Save.

Step 2: Allow Notifications in Your Browser

For Google Chrome:

  1. Click the padlock icon next to the URL in the address bar.

  2. Ensure that Notifications are set to Allow.

  3. If prompted, click Allow when the browser asks for permission.

For Microsoft Edge:

  1. Click the padlock icon next to the URL in the address bar.

  2. Ensure that Notifications are set to Allow.

  3. If prompted, click Allow when the browser asks for permission.

Step 3: Enable Notifications in Windows Settings

  • Press Win + I to open Settings.

  • Go to System > Notifications.

  • Ensure that Notifications are turned On.

  • Scroll down to find your browser (e.g., Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge) and ensure that notifications are enabled for it.


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