How to Build a Notification System with Novu

Create a multi-channel notification infrastructure with Novu's open-source platform

Intermediate
3-5 hours
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Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have the following ready.

Novu account
Application to integrate
Notification requirements

What You Will Build

A notification system supporting email, SMS, push, and in-app notifications

Key Features

Multi-channel
Workflow builder
Template management
User preferences
Analytics

Step-by-Step Tutorial

Follow these steps to build your with .

1

Set up Novu

Create account and connect notification providers

2

Create workflows

Design notification workflows in the dashboard

3

Build templates

Create templates for each channel

4

Integrate SDK

Add Novu to your application

5

Add preferences

Let users manage notification settings

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Too many notifications
No user preferences
Missing digest options

Next Steps

Once you have completed this tutorial, consider these enhancements.

Add delay logic
Implement digests
Create preference centre

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