Not Receiving Notifications

Introduction

This guide helps you identify common causes for not receiving notifications and provides steps to improve email reliability.

Common Signs

  • Entries are recorded successfully in Forms → Entries Entry Detail.
  • No error messages are shown in Gravity Forms.
  • Notifications appear to be sent, but no email arrives.
Image showing Notification sent in the Entry Notes

Quick Fixes to Try

  • Avoid free email providers like Gmail or Yahoo in the “From Email” field.
  • Use an email address at your website domain in the “From Email” field.
  • Set up SMTP using a plugin like Gravity SMTP for more reliable delivery.
  • Check your spam/junk folder or test with a different email address.
  • Review your DNS settings to ensure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records are correctly configured.

For a full troubleshooting guide, see Troubleshooting Notifications.