> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.verifone.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.verifone.com/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/alerts-and-notifications.md).

# Alerts and notifications

Track device issues and import activity from the alert center in **Device Management**.

### Use alerts and notifications

Use this area to:

* identify device or server issues that need attention
* confirm the result of recent import jobs
* open the next task for investigation, configuration, or follow-up

### Alerts vs notifications

#### Alerts

Alerts are raised for important device-level or server-level events.

Alert severity is categorized as:

* **High** — urgent issues that need attention
* **Medium** — issues to review soon
* **Low** — lower-priority events and information

#### Notifications

Notifications show processing updates for import activities such as:

* devices
* locations
* chain of custody files

### Open the alert center

1. Sign in to **Verifone Central** → **Device Management**.
2. Select the bell icon in the header.
3. Review the latest **Alerts** and **Notifications** entries.

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### Choose the right page

Use these pages when you need more detail:

* [Alerts](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/alerts-and-notifications/alerts.md) — review alert entries and open alert details
* [Notifications](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/alerts-and-notifications/notifications.md) — review import-related updates
* [Alert administration](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/alerts-and-notifications/alert-administration.md) — manage subscriptions and alert configuration

### Result

You can monitor important device events and track import outcomes from one place.


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