Overview

Setting alerts ensures you stay informed about relevant updates based on your preferences. This guide will walk you through configuring alert settings on your platform.

1. Notification Method

Choose how you want to receive alerts:

• Email: Receive alerts via email.
• SMS: Get notifications directly on your mobile phone.
• Both: Receive alerts via both Email and SMS.
• Reports Only: Get periodic summarized reports instead of instant notifications.

Steps:

1. Go to the Notification Settings section.
2. Select one of the available methods:
   • Click the Email, SMS, Both, or Reports Only option.
3. Save your selection.

2. Filter Categories

Filter alerts by specific categories to receive only relevant updates.

Steps:

1. Navigate to Filter Categories.
2. Browse through the category tree (e.g., Agriculture, Communications, Construction, etc.).
3. Select the categories you want alerts for by checking the corresponding boxes.

Example:

• Agriculture.Farming.Crop
• Communications.Mobile
• Health.Medicine.Tablets & Capsules

4. Save your category preferences.

3. Alert Keywords

Specify keywords to fine-tune your alert triggers.

Steps:

1. Locate the Alert Keywords section.
2. Add specific keywords:
   • Business
   • Personal
3. Save the keywords.

4. Geographic Alerts

Choose the region for your alerts:

• Malta
• Europe

Steps:

1. Under Receive Alerts From, select the geographic region(s) you prefer.
2. Save the settings.

5. Alert Types

Choose the type of alerts you want to receive:

• Receive Email Report
• Receive Tenders
• Receive Quotes
• Receive Announcements
• Receive Expressions of Interest
• Receive Requests for Proposals
• Receive Requests for Information
• Receive General Information

Steps:

1. Under Alert Types, select one or more alert types.
2. Save your selection.

6. EU Language Filter

Choose the preferred language for EU-related alerts:

• EN (English)
• IT (Italian)
• MT (Maltese)

Steps:

1. In the EU Language Filter section, select one or more languages.
2. Save your preferences.

7. Save Settings

After configuring all the above options:

1. Click the Save Settings button.
2. You’ll receive a confirmation message indicating your preferences have been successfully saved.

Best Practices:

• Regularly review your alert settings to ensure they remain relevant.
• Avoid selecting too many categories to prevent information overload.
• Use specific keywords for more accurate alerts.