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[Push Notifications](https://help.buildfire.com/manage-your-app?hsLang=en-us#push-notifications) # How to use the Push Notification Action Item ## Trigger automated push notifications when a user completes an action inside your app. The Push Notification action item lets you send a push notification instantly or with a delay when a user taps a button or interacts with an action inside a feature. You can insert it into any WYSIWYG editor or any feature that supports action items, allowing you to automate messaging without needing workflows or manual sends. --- ### **Requirements** - Available anywhere action items are supported (e.g., WYSIWYG, Outline Action Item Folder) - Push notifications must be enabled for your app - Title and message content are required for every triggered notification --- ### **How to use the Push Notification Action Item** 1. Log in, go to Builder in the left navigation 2. Navigate to the plugin where you want to add the action 3. Add the Push Notification action - In a WYSIWYG editor: click **Insert → Insert/Edit Action Item**, then choose **Push Notification** - In a feature that supports actions (e.g., Outline Action Item Folder): click **Add Action**, then choose **Push Notification** 4. Choose the notification audience - **Current User** — sends the notification only to the user who triggered the action - **Custom Segment** — choose recipients by: 1. Selecting individual users 2. Selecting multiple users 3. Selecting one or more user tags 5. Add the Message Content - Enter a **Title** (required) - Enter a **Message** (required) - (Optional) Add an **In-App Message** using the rich-text editor (images, links, formatted content) - (Optional) Add an **Action Item** to define what happens when the user taps the notification 6. Set the Schedule behavior - Choose **Send Immediately** to deliver as soon as the action occurs - Or choose **Delay** and specify **Days**, **Hours**, or **Minutes** after the action is performed 7. (Optional) Add a Confirmation Message - This message appears immediately after the user triggers the action - Add custom text for the confirmation button (e.g., “OK,” “Done”) 8. 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