Updated: 2026-08-17 19:33:20 UTC

How to manage your notifications from beehiiv

By default, beehiiv sends email notifications for various account actions and data recaps. You can opt out of these notifications at any time. This article will guide you through the process.

Notification Options 

Refer to this chart for a breakdown of the different beehiiv notifications, their purpose, and how they are delivered.

NotificationDescriptionType
Post MetricsA performance recap after you publish a post.Email Notification
Post CommentsNotification when you receive a new comment on a published post.Account Notification*
Comment likes and replies (Subscriber)Email sent to subscriber when someone likes or replies to their comment. Email notification (cannot be configured)
Editor CommentsNotification when you receive mentions and replies in the post editor.Account Notification*
Recurring SeriesNotification when a recurring post is scheduled.Email Notification
Daily RecapA daily growth summary.Email Notification
Monthly RecapA monthly growth summary.Email Notification
MilestonesNotification sent about subscriber growth milestones.  Email Notifications
Revenue MilestonesNotification about lifetime revenue milestones.Email Notifications
Ad NetworkNotification when you receive a new Ad Network opportunity.Account  Notification
Direct SponsorshipsNotification when an advertiser submits, declines, or accepts a direct sponsorship offer and for upcoming sponsor agreements.Account Notification*
RecommendationsNotifications for paid and free recommendations updates.Email Notification
Monetization OpportunitiesA curated list of monetization opportunities for your newsletter.Email Notification
Referral ProgramNotifications for Referral Program management and fulfillment updates.Email Notification
MilestonesNotification sent about subscriber growth milestones.  Email Notifications
Revenue MilestonesNotification about lifetime revenue milestones.Email Notifications

Email notifications will also be sent for post and editor comment threads and direct sponsorship updates.

Where to manage your beehiiv notifications 

  1. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner of your account. In the dropdown, click your name and email at the top to open your account settings.
  2. On the Settings page, select Notification preferences from the left-hand menu.
  3. The Notifications options will appear, and you can choose which notifications you'd like to receive by toggling on or off the different selections. Refer to the Notifications Options chart above for more details.

    By default, all notification types are enabled. To stop receiving a specific notification, simply toggle the option off. Your changes will be saved automatically.

  4. Any account notifications you receive will be indicated by a number next to the Notifications icon in the top navigation bar of your account.

    Click the Notifications icon and select a notification  to open the corresponding action directly.

    Subscribers who have left comments on your posts will also receive their own email notifications when someone likes or replies to their comment. These subscriber-facing notifications are sent automatically by beehiiv and are not controlled by your Notification Preferences.