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- Open the site and navigate to the desired SharePoint List or Document Library.
- Click the three dots in the ribbon.
- Select 'Alert Me' in the drop down options.
- Enter an appropriate 'Alert Title' and ensure the 'Delivery Method' is set to 'Email'.
- To limit number of emails, selecting the 'Change Type': 'New items are added' is recommended.
Otherwise, select the 'Change Type': 'All changes'.
- Leave 'Send Alerts for These Changes' on 'Anything changes'.
- To ensure you remain up to date with SharePoint, 'When to Send Alerts': 'Send notification immediately' is recommended.
Otherwise, select 'Send a daily summary'. Once you have chosen one of these two click OK.
- You have now set up alerts for your SharePoint site!
You'll also be sent a confirmation email as evidence.
Managing New Alerts
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