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title: "Configuration Templates: Notifications"
slug: "configuration-template-notification-tab"
updated: 2026-01-07T16:29:03Z
published: 2026-01-07T16:29:03Z
canonical: "docs.mapp.com/configuration-template-notification-tab"
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# Configuration Templates: Notifications

## Overview

The **Notifications** tab defines whether XML notifications are sent for group-related events. These notifications allow external systems to receive structured information about specific changes or activities related to groups.

## Navigation Path

*Audience > Group Management > Groups > Configuration Template > Edit > Notifications*

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## Settings

| **Setting** | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Send XML Notifications About Group Events** | Enables the sending of XML notifications for selected group events. When enabled, additional configuration fields become available. |
| **Address Type** | Defines the destination type for XML notifications. Supported options are **FTP**, **HTTP**, **SOAP**, and **Email**. |
| **Address Domain** | Defines the destination address where XML notifications are sent. The required format depends on the selected **Address Type**. |
| **Store in Specific Folders** | Defines whether XML files are stored in specific subfolders. When enabled, separate paths can be defined for each notification type. |

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## Actions

| **Action** | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Test Connection** | Verifies that the configured destination address is reachable. |
| **Save** | Saves the notification settings in the configuration template. |
| **Cancel** | Discards any changes made in the Notifications tab. |

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## Additional Information

- XML notifications can be sent for various group events, including sendout reports, profile changes, subscriptions, unsubscribes, responses, and blacklisting.
- The following permission is required to configure XML notifications: **430 Group Administration: Receive XML Notifications and Edit Settings**.
- **FTP**, **HTTP**, and **SOAP** destinations support secure transfer mechanisms.