> 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/alerts.md).

# Alerts

Review high-priority device and server alerts from the **Alerts** panel.

### When to use this page

Use this page when you need to investigate an urgent event quickly.

Use it to identify the affected device, confirm the alert type, and move into the next action.

### Before you start

Confirm that you know:

* whether you are looking for a recent urgent issue
* which device, hierarchy, or alert type may be affected
* whether the next step is investigation or alert configuration

### Alerts panel

The panel shows the top 50 high-priority alerts.

Select an alert to open the full **Alerts** screen and review its details.

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### Use alerts to

* identify urgent events quickly
* open the affected device or alert details
* continue to follow-up or configuration tasks

### Review the alert entry

When you open an alert, check these details first:

* the alert type
* the affected device or scope
* the severity level
* whether the event is still active or already understood

### Verify the result

After you review the alert, confirm that:

* the alert matches the issue you expected
* the affected device or entity is clear
* you know whether to continue to device investigation or alert administration

### Result

You can spot urgent issues quickly and move straight to investigation.

### Next steps

* [Alerts and notifications](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/alerts-and-notifications.md) — return to the alert center
* [Alert administration](/verifone-central-device-management/verifone-central/devices/alerts-and-notifications/alert-administration.md) — change subscriptions or alert rules


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