# Alert words

Zulip lets you to specify **alert words or phrases** that notify you whenever
the alert word is included in a message. Alert words are case-insensitive.

### Add an alert word or phrase

{start_tabs}

{settings_tab|alert-words}

1. Add a word or phrase.

1. Click **Add alert word**.

{end_tabs}

## Related articles

* [Notification settings](/help/pm-mention-alert-notifications) for alert
  words, PMs, and mentions