Email & Notification Preferences
How Kit notifies you across in-app, email, and Slack — and how to control what you receive.
Why It Matters
Kit sends notifications when things need your attention — new applications, completed reviews, candidate replies. Getting the right ones at the right time keeps hiring moving. Too many, and you tune them out. Email preferences let you control exactly which categories reach your inbox.
Notification Channels
Kit delivers notifications through three channels:
| Channel | How It Works |
|---|---|
| In-app | Real-time via the bell icon in the top navigation. A badge shows your unread count. Click to jump directly to the relevant page. |
| Sent to your account email address. Controlled by the category toggles described below. | |
| Slack | When your workspace is connected and candidate channels are enabled, hiring events are posted to the relevant candidate’s channel. |
In-app notifications are always on. Email and Slack delivery can be configured independently.
Email Categories
Navigate to Account Settings > Email Preferences to toggle categories on or off. Changes take effect immediately.
| Category | What It Includes |
|---|---|
| Hiring Notifications | New applications, review assignments, candidate replies, interview reminders, offer responses, withdrawals, team member assignments |
| Marketing | Product updates, feature announcements, and tips |
| AI Credits | Usage threshold alerts when your AI credit balance reaches warning levels |
| Outreach Notifications | Draft batches ready for review, prospect replies, bounce rate alerts, campaign completions, connection status changes |
All categories are enabled by default when you create your account.
Unsubscribing from Emails
Every email Kit sends includes an unsubscribe link in the footer. You have two options:
- Click the link — Opens a page where you can manage all your email preferences at once
- One-click unsubscribe — Email clients that support RFC 8058 (Gmail, Apple Mail, Outlook) show an “Unsubscribe” button in the email header. Clicking it instantly unsubscribes you from that category — no confirmation page needed.
One-click unsubscribe is category-specific. It only affects the category of the email you’re unsubscribing from, not all Kit emails.
Re-subscribing
- Go to Account Settings > Email Preferences
- Toggle the category back on
- Click Save
You’ll start receiving emails in that category again immediately.
What’s Not Affected
These emails are always sent regardless of your preferences — they’re essential for account access and security:
- Password reset emails
- Account invitation emails
- Two-factor authentication codes
- Candidate-facing emails (these go to candidates, not team members)
Quick Checklist
- Review your email preferences in Account Settings
- Disable categories you don’t need to reduce inbox noise
- Verify that one-click unsubscribe works from your email client
- Connect Slack and enable candidate channels for real-time hiring updates
- Ensure hiring managers are assigned to jobs so they receive the right notifications