> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.defguard.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.defguard.net/1.4/features/notifications/gateway-notifications.md). # Gateway notifications You can configure automatic e-mail notifications when one of your gateways disconnects. ### Requirements * SMTP server configured in Defguard (SMTP tab in settings) ### Configuration In order to configure the notifications, navigate to the "Gateway notifications" settings tab.
The configuration options are as follows: * **Enable gateway disconnect notifications** - whether the notifications should be enabled * **Gateway inactivity time** - the time for which the gateway needs to stay disconnected in order to trigger the notification * **Enable gateway reconnect notifications** - whether to send the notification when the gateway connects again after