Ways to Get Notified of New Submissions Aside from Email Notifications

June 16, 2026

Besides Email Notifications, Jotform also offers other ways to notify you whenever someone submits your form. You can receive alerts through mobile push notifications, SMS, Slack, and other integrations to help you stay updated in real time.

These notification options make it easier to monitor submissions, respond faster, and keep your team informed no matter where you’re working. In this guide, you’ll learn about different notification methods available in Jotform besides Email Notifications.

Push Notifications

Push Notifications let you receive real-time alerts on your connected devices whenever someone submits your form. This is useful when you want to stay updated without constantly checking your email or Jotform account.

Jotform push notification alert displayed on a mobile device, notifying the user of a new form submission in real time

Want a step-by-step walkthrough? Our guide on How to Receive Push Notifications for Form Submissions in Jotform Mobile App has you covered.

SMS/Text Message Notifications

SMS Notifications send form submission alerts directly to your mobile phone through text messages. They’re especially useful for time-sensitive forms where immediate attention is important, such as booking requests, support tickets, or order forms.

Mobile phone displaying an SMS notification from Jotform alerting the user to a new form submission, suitable for time-sensitive forms such as bookings, support requests, and orders

Need a hand? Our guide on How to Set Up Text Message/SMS Notifications in Jotform is a great place to start.

WhatsApp Notifications

WhatsApp Notifications allow you to receive submission alerts through WhatsApp, making it easy to stay informed from your mobile device. This can be a convenient alternative to email notifications if WhatsApp is part of your daily workflow.

Mobile device displaying a WhatsApp notification from Jotform for a new form submission, providing a convenient alternative to email alerts for staying updated on responses

Want to learn more? Take a look at How to Get Notifications on WhatsApp from Form Submissions.

Slack Notifications

If your team uses Slack for communication, you can send form submission alerts directly to your Slack workspace. This helps keep everyone informed and makes it easier to respond to new submissions as a team.

Slack workspace channel displaying a Jotform notification message for a new form submission, helping team members stay informed and respond quickly to incoming responses

Get started easily with our guide on How to Get Notifications on Slack from Form Submissions.

Microsoft Teams Notifications

Microsoft Teams Notifications help your team stay updated by sending submission alerts directly to your Teams channels or chats. This is especially useful for organizations that rely on Microsoft Teams for collaboration and internal communication.

Microsoft Teams channel displaying a Jotform notification for a new form submission, enabling teams to stay updated and collaborate on responses directly within Microsoft Teams

For a quick how-to, check out our guide on Sending Form Submission Notifications to Microsoft Teams.

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