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Email is the default notification channel in CertWatch. Every account can receive email notifications.

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Default Email

Your account email is automatically set up to receive notifications when you sign up.

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Adding Email Channels

To add additional email recipients:
1

Go to Channels

Navigate to Channels in the sidebar.
2

Add Channel

Click Add Channel and select Email.
3

Enter Email Address

Enter the email address that should receive notifications.
4

Configure Settings

Choose which types of alerts this email should receive.
5

Save

Click Add Channel to save.

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Email Content

CertWatch emails include:
  • Clear subject line with certificate status
  • Domain name and expiration date
  • Days remaining until expiry
  • Direct link to view certificate in dashboard
  • Unsubscribe link

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Example Email

Subject: [CertWatch] Certificate expiring in 7 days: example.com

The SSL certificate for example.com is expiring soon.

Domain: example.com
Status: Expiring Soon
Days Remaining: 7
Expires: January 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM UTC

View Certificate: https://certwatch.app/certificates/abc123

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You're receiving this because you're monitoring this certificate.
Unsubscribe: https://certwatch.app/unsubscribe/...

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Managing Emails

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Edit Email Channel

  1. Go to Channels
  2. Find the email channel
  3. Click Edit
  4. Update settings
  5. Save changes

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Disable Notifications

To temporarily stop receiving emails:
  1. Go to Channels
  2. Find the email channel
  3. Toggle the Enabled switch off

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Delete Email Channel

  1. Go to Channels
  2. Find the email channel
  3. Click Delete
  4. Confirm deletion
Deleting a channel cannot be undone. You’ll need to add it again if you want to restore it.

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Troubleshooting

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Not Receiving Emails

  1. Check spam folder - CertWatch emails may be filtered
  2. Verify email address - Ensure no typos in the address
  3. Check channel status - Make sure the channel is enabled
  4. Whitelist sender - Add [email protected] to your contacts

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Email Delays

Emails are typically delivered within seconds, but may be delayed by:
  • Email provider processing
  • Spam filtering systems
  • High email volume periods