How do notifications work on Coworkies?

The Notifications section in your space admin shows cluster invitations (groups of collaborating spaces) and other alerts. Accept invitations to join clusters and collaborate with other spaces.

Notifications Overview

The Notifications section in your space admin panel manages cluster invitations and other important notifications related to your coworking space. Clusters are groups of coworking spaces that collaborate and share resources.

Accessing Notifications

To access the Notifications section:

  1. Navigate to your space admin panel
  2. Click “Notifications” in the left navigation menu
  3. View pending invitations and notifications

Notifications

Understanding Clusters

What are Clusters?

Clusters are collaborative groups of coworking spaces that:

  • Share resources and knowledge
  • Collaborate on events and initiatives
  • Build stronger community connections
  • Work together on common goals

Cluster Invitations

When another space invites you to join their cluster:

  • You’ll receive a notification
  • The invitation appears in your Notifications section
  • You can accept or ignore the invitation
  • Accepting connects your space to the cluster

Managing Cluster Invitations

Viewing Invitations

The Notifications section displays:

  • Cluster Logo - Visual identification of the cluster
  • Cluster Name - Name of the inviting cluster
  • Action - Accept button for pending invitations
  • Status - Whether the invitation is pending or accepted

Accepting Invitations

To accept a cluster invitation:

  1. Go to the Notifications section
  2. Find the cluster invitation
  3. Click “Accept”
  4. Your space will be added to the cluster

After Accepting:

  • Your space becomes part of the cluster
  • You can collaborate with other cluster members
  • You may receive additional cluster-related notifications

Declining Invitations

To decline an invitation:

  • Simply don’t accept it
  • The invitation will remain in your notifications
  • You can accept it later if you change your mind

Notification Types

Cluster Invitations

  • Invitations to join coworking space clusters
  • Appear with cluster logo and name
  • Can be accepted to join the cluster

Other Notifications

Additional notification types may include:

  • Space-related updates
  • System notifications
  • Important announcements
  • Activity alerts

Cluster Relationships

Benefits of Joining Clusters

  • Collaboration - Work with other spaces
  • Resources - Share knowledge and tools
  • Events - Collaborate on community events
  • Networking - Connect with other space operators

Managing Cluster Membership

Once you’ve joined a cluster:

  • Your space is listed as a cluster member
  • You can participate in cluster activities
  • You may receive cluster-wide communications
  • You can leave clusters if needed (contact support)

Best Practices

Reviewing Notifications

  1. Check Regularly - Review notifications weekly
  2. Respond Promptly - Accept or decline invitations in a timely manner
  3. Evaluate Clusters - Consider the benefits before joining
  4. Stay Active - Engage with clusters you join

Cluster Participation

  1. Understand Purpose - Learn what each cluster focuses on
  2. Contribute - Actively participate in cluster activities
  3. Network - Connect with other cluster members
  4. Share Resources - Contribute to cluster knowledge

Troubleshooting

Notifications Not Showing

If notifications aren’t appearing:

  • Refresh the page
  • Check that you have admin permissions
  • Verify your account is active
  • Contact support if issues persist

Cannot Accept Invitation

If you can’t accept an invitation:

  • Verify you have admin permissions
  • Check that the invitation is still valid
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Contact support for assistance

Cluster Information Missing

If cluster details aren’t showing:

  • The cluster may have been removed
  • The invitation may have expired
  • Try refreshing the page
  • Contact the cluster organizer directly