how to get apps to show in notifications on Windows 11 f

To have apps show notifications in Windows 11, enable notifications globally and then for each specific app.

1. Turn on notifications system-wide
   1. Open Settings.
   2. Go to System > Notifications (or use the shortcut link: Notifications).
   3. Make sure the main Notifications switch is set to On.
2. Allow notifications from specific apps
   1. In Settings > System > Notifications, scroll to Notifications from apps and other senders.
   2. Turn On the toggle for each app that should be allowed to show notifications.
   3. Select an app in the list to fine-tune how it appears:
      • Turn notifications On if it’s off.
      • Enable Show notification banners so pop-ups appear on screen.
      • Enable Show notifications in notification center so they appear in the notification center.
      • Optionally enable Play a sound for that app’s notifications.
      • Adjust Priority of notifications (Top/High/Normal) so important apps appear higher in the notification center.
3. Check notification center behavior
   • Open notification center with Windows key + N or by selecting the clock/notification bell on the taskbar.
   • Confirm that notifications from the apps appear there and that they are not being cleared automatically.
4. Use Do Not Disturb/Focus settings if needed
   • If notifications are not appearing because Do not disturb or Focus is on, go to Settings > System > Notifications and review any automatic Do not disturb rules.
   • Or go to Settings > System > Focus and adjust whether Turn on do not disturb is enabled during focus sessions.

These steps ensure apps are allowed to send notifications and that those notifications are visible as banners and in the notification center.

References:

• Notifications and Do Not Disturb in Windows
• Make it easier to focus on tasks