# Configure desktop notifications You can configure your settings to receive desktop notifications for messages sent while Zulip is offscreen. {!go-to-the.md!} [Notifications](/#settings/notifications) {!settings.md!} * If you want desktop notifications for each new message from a stream, check the **Desktop notifications** option under **Stream messages**. * If you want desktop notifications only for private messages and @-mentions, check the **Desktop notifications** option under **Private messages and @-mentions**. {!save-changes.md!} notification settings. !!! tip "" You can change your notification settings for individual streams on your [Streams](/#subscriptions) page.