Email vs Push Notifications

When we use email, when we use a phone push, and how to pick both or neither.

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Email goes to your inbox. Push goes to your phone. You can use either, both, or neither for every type of notification.

  1. Email: works everywhere, creates a record
  2. Push: faster, only with the mobile app installed
  3. Both: belt and suspenders for important sellers
  4. Neither: see notifications only when you visit the site

Email pros and cons

Pros: works on any device, archives in your inbox, easy to search later, no app needed.

Cons: slower (minutes, not seconds), can land in spam, adds to inbox clutter.

Push pros and cons

Pros: instant, attention-grabbing, doesn't fill an inbox.

Cons: requires the mobile app installed and logged in, easy to miss if you silenced notifications system-wide.

  • Active seller: Push for new messages and bid wins, Email for everything else.
  • Casual buyer: Email only, low-priority categories off.
  • Inbox zero person: Push only, no marketing emails.

Changing your preferences

Open Settings → Notifications to toggle email and push independently for each event type.

American Gun Trader push notification on a phone lock screen
Push notifications go straight to your phone — install the mobile app to enable them.

Common questions

Will I get duplicate notifications?
No. If you have both email and push enabled, the system avoids sending both for the same event in most cases.

Notification Preferences

Granular controls: pick which events alert you and how loud they are.

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Email Delivery Problems

Not getting our emails? Check spam, allowlist us, or update your address.

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How do you Email vs Push Notifications?

American Gun Trader Help Center

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This Help Center article explains Email vs Push Notifications step by step for American Gun Trader users — private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers.

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How do you Email vs Push Notifications? This Help Center article explains Email vs Push Notifications step by step for American Gun Trader users — private sellers, buyers, and verified FFL dealers. Follow the instructions in the body to complete the task inside your account without sharing passwords or payment details in public channels. When a task touches firearm transfers, confirm federal, state, and local rules separately using our state law guides and how-to pillars. American Gun Trader provides moderated messaging and hand-reviewed listings, but users remain responsible for lawful compliance on every sale. If the screenshots or menu labels differ slightly after a platform update, the underlying workflow usually remains the same — contact support from your account if you are stuck. Listings are reviewed before they go live and messaging is moderated to reduce scams.