> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paypunch.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Notifications

> Stay on top of approvals, document requests, and reminders inside PayPunch.

Notifications keep you in the loop — when an entry needs attention, a document is
verified, or a timesheet is due, PayPunch lets you know.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/paypunchio/_OTBJVy9gfwbmkZA/images/employee/notifications.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_OTBJVy9gfwbmkZA&q=85&s=c685ea6f02d3df9f8222d75e489fd0af" alt="Notifications page with search, filters, and a list of notifications" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/employee/notifications.png" />
</Frame>

## The notification bell

A **bell icon** sits at the top of every screen. When you have unread notifications, it
shows a count. Tap it for a quick peek, or open the full **Notifications** page to see
everything.

## On the Notifications page

The page lists your notifications newest first, and tells you how many are unread (or
**"All caught up!"** when there are none). You can:

* **Search** — type to find a notification by its title or message.
* **Filter by read status** — show **All**, **Unread**, or **Read**.
* **Filter by type** — narrow to a specific kind of notification (see below).
* **Page through** older notifications when you have a lot.

## Types you might see

| Type                                        | What it tells you                        |
| ------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Approval Needed**                         | Something is waiting on a review.        |
| **Payroll Submitted / Approved / Rejected** | Updates as payroll moves along.          |
| **Document Required**                       | Your employer needs a document from you. |
| **Document Verified**                       | A document you uploaded was accepted.    |
| **Timesheet Due**                           | A reminder to get your hours in.         |
| **System Update**                           | General app announcements.               |

## Manage your notifications

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open a notification">
    Tap it to read the details. If it links somewhere (like a rejected entry), it takes
    you straight there.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Mark as read">
    Opening a notification marks it read. To clear them all at once, tap **Mark all as
    read**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Delete one">
    Hover or tap the menu on a notification and choose **Delete notification** to remove
    it.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Check your notifications regularly — a **Document Required** or **Timesheet Due** alert
  usually means there's an action only you can take.
</Tip>