Meetup enables all users to select which notifications they receive and on which device they prefer to receive them.
Email updates are delivered to your email address inbox.
Push notifications appear on your mobile device.
On-site notifications are seen in the notifications tab in the Meetup app or the notifications on the Meetup website.
In most cases, when you enable a push notification, you’ll no longer receive the email that corresponds to that notification. If you'd prefer to receive an email update, make sure to opt out of receiving that type of push notification.
Members will receive notifications of varying importance and interest depending on their account settings. Because of this, members may not consistently receive notifications via email or push notifications. While sending fewer emails and push notifications to members may seem counterintuitive, we've learned that fewer and more impactful notifications result in more members RSVPing to events and fewer members unsubscribing from notifications altogether.
Furthermore, if a member never opens an email from Meetup, the system automatically recognizes it and avoids sending other communications.
You can always go ahead and manage which email updates and push notifications you receive.
Notifications for organizers
Event-based notifications
| Notification type | Delivered to… | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New RSVP to an event you’re hosting | Email or push On-site |
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| Hosting reminders | On-site | |
| "You’ve scheduled”* | ||
| Event is canceled | Push On-site |
Sent to all members who RSVP’d |
| New photos uploaded to the event | Email On-site |
Sent to all members who RSVP’d |
| New event chat message | Push On-site |
*Will be sent regardless of organizer settings.
Group-based notifications
| Notification type | Delivered to… | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A new member joins your group | Email or push On-site |
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| Member leaves your group. | A member can leave a Meetup group without specifying why they are going or letting the organizer know they are leaving. |
Notifications for members
Event-based notifications
| Notification type | Delivered to… | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Event announcements | Email or push On-site |
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| Event reminders | Email or push On-site |
Event reminders are only sent on the day of the event to members who RSVP'd |
| Event updates from the host | Sent from the Contact Members tool to members who have RSVP’d | |
| The event time or location has changed | Email or push | Sent to members who have RSVP’d |
| RSVP is confirmed | ||
| RSVP status has changed | Push | |
| Event rating requests | ||
| Event is canceled | Push On-site |
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| New photos uploaded to the event | Email On-site |
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| New event chat message | Push On-site |
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| "Let’s keep it going” | Push On-site |
Group-based notifications
| Notification type | Delivered to… | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Group announcements | Sent from the Contact Members tool |
Site-wide notifications
| Notification type | Delivered to… | Notes |
| Direct messages | Email or push On-site |
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| Suggested events | ||
| New Meetup groups | Email or push On-site |
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| Updates from Meetup HQ | Email or push | |
| Updates from Meetup Pro networks | Sent from the Prod dashboard |