> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gameball.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How Do I Send Real-Time Welcome Notifications for New Signups?

> Send your new customers a welcoming message using Gameball's real-time notifications.

When a new customer signs up for your loyalty program, ensure that they receive a warm welcome to get them started on the journey you have set for them.

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## How to Create Real-Time Notifications for New Signups

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Welcome Notifications">
    In the **Gameball Admin Dashboard**, from the left bar, click **Notifications**. Choose between **In-App, Emails, & SMS**. Scroll to **Welcome** and select **New Signup**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS/images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/welcome-navigation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS&q=85&s=dca53fcb940a48ff962ccb273e09fcb4" alt="Welcome navigation" width="3084" height="1672" data-path="images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/welcome-navigation.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Write the Notification Message">
    Construct a heading and a body for the notification. In case you are creating an email notification, write a clear subject line and body. [Learn how to write an email notification](/product-documentation/instant-notifications/email-notifications/sending-achievement-emails).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure the New Signup Script">
    Send real-time notifications for every new signup that takes place. Welcome your new customers and inform them of any details they should know at this stage.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Script Variables">
    To send more personalized, relevant, and clearer notifications, add variables in between your messages by clicking the **+ icon**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS/images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/script-variables-welcome.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS&q=85&s=b43a0882128f382284bbc6f8529e6983" alt="Script variables" width="2500" height="1180" data-path="images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/script-variables-welcome.png" />
    </Frame>

    You can use variables in the scripts like the ones below:

    * **Customer Variables:** First Name, Last Name, Display Name, Customer's Email, Referral Link, Mobile Referral Link.
    * **Variables:** Currency, Points Name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Preview and Update Notification Icon">
    Before activating the notification, click **Preview** on the top right of the edit page to see what the notification will look like for customers.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS/images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/preview-notification-welcome.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS&q=85&s=847ff6708a809d2dc1dc5a76b21ebd0e" alt="Preview notification" width="2010" height="844" data-path="images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/preview-notification-welcome.png" />
    </Frame>

    You can edit the notification icon by choosing **Upload Icon**, then click **Upload Icon**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS/images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/upload-icon-dialog-welcome.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=0izDrUbnPHPlIUcS&q=85&s=0208b7726248c3680ce35aabc9960b61" alt="Upload icon dialog" width="2538" height="1494" data-path="images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/upload-icon-dialog-welcome.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/7dwj4uKg5t78O1BR/images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/notification-icon-preview-welcome.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7dwj4uKg5t78O1BR&q=85&s=b2f72ed9ea9819ebfb333b07d7e25b16" alt="Notification icon preview" width="1133" height="650" data-path="images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/notification-icon-preview-welcome.png" />
    </Frame>

    Click **Update** from the bottom right.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Activate the Notification">
    Enable or disable the notification through the **Active Toggle**.

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/gameball/7dwj4uKg5t78O1BR/images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/active-toggle-welcome.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=7dwj4uKg5t78O1BR&q=85&s=4339285f6770572b7389f2fbe1a676f5" alt="Active toggle" width="2458" height="1026" data-path="images/product-docs/instant-notifications/real-time-notifications-per-program/active-toggle-welcome.png" />
    </Frame>

    <Note>
      Do not forget to click on "**Save**" before you exit.
    </Note>
  </Step>
</Steps>

***

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