How can Smartsheet users receive notifications?

Smartsheet users can receive notifications by setting up Alerts in the Automation menu, which is designed specifically for this purpose. The Alerts feature allows users to customize notifications based on specific triggers or conditions, such as when changes are made to a sheet, when tasks are assigned, or when deadlines approach. This functionality ensures that users are kept informed in real-time regarding relevant updates and can respond accordingly.

The Automation menu provides options for tailoring these notifications to suit different needs, making it an effective tool for enhancing communication and collaboration within teams or projects. Users can specify who should receive notifications, the type of changes that warrant a notification, and the method of delivery (such as email), leading to a more organized and responsive workflow.

Other methods mentioned, such as enabling pop-up notifications or connecting with external email services, do not inherently provide the structured and conditional notification capabilities offered by the Automation menu. Following project updates on social media is also not a method available within Smartsheet and does not facilitate direct notifications related to sheet changes or project tasks.