Push Services enables real-time email notifications on your device. When turned on, you receive instant alerts when new emails arrive. When turned off, you will only see new emails when you manually open the app or during scheduled sync intervals.
How to Find
Settings > [Account Name] > Notifications > Push Services
Or during account setup, push services are enabled by default.
How to Use
- Open the BlueMail app
- Tap Settings (gear icon)
- Select the account you want to configure
- Tap Notifications
- Find "Push Services"
- Tap the switch to turn it on or off
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| On | Receive instant push notifications for new emails |
| Off | No push notifications; check for new emails manually or during sync |
Tips
- Keep push services enabled for important accounts where timely responses matter
- Disable push services for less important accounts to reduce distractions
- If battery life is a concern, disabling push services can help conserve power
- Individual account notification settings only work when global push services are enabled
Troubleshooting
I am not receiving notifications
- Verify push services are enabled in BlueMail Settings
- Check your device notification settings to ensure BlueMail is allowed to send notifications
- On Android, check battery optimization settings - BlueMail may need to be excluded from battery optimization
- Ensure you have a stable internet connection
Notifications are delayed
- Check your internet connection
- On Android, verify BlueMail is excluded from battery optimization
- Some email providers may have inherent delays in push delivery
Push services keep turning off This may be caused by battery optimization or device power saving modes. Add BlueMail to your battery optimization exceptions.
Notifications work for some accounts but not others Check the notification settings for each specific account. Per-account notification settings control which accounts send alerts.
