User level: Level 1 (5 points)How do I get an alert on iphone ONLY when receiving email from a specific address?
I've always had Allow Notifications for Mail in the OFF position. I would like to start getting alerts ONLY from a specific address. I don't want to get any kind of alert from any other email. I also don't want to change if/how I get notifications from other apps, so I'm hesitant to use the DND function.
Thank you!
Posted on Oct 12, 2026 10:19 AM
User level: Level 6 (8,142 points)Oct 12, 2026 10:40 AM in response to best a-v tech ever__
I think you can do it with an automation. You could try googling or just open Shortcuts, hit "Automation" at the bottom then the + sign at the top right. You'll see "Email" if you scroll down the screen a bit, and if you hit that you get the option to set actions for certain senders. You'll then need to create a shortcut to play a sound which will run when the automation criteria are met. Have a play around and if you get stuck then come back here, let us know how far you've got and I'm sure someone will help unstick you.
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User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 13, 2026 9:14 AM in response to best a-v tech ever__
Are you using Apple's Mail app? If so, I believe you can do this pretty easily. No automation is required.
First, mark that specific sender as "VIP."
Use mailboxes to organize email messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Then, go to Settings>Notifications>Mail>Customize Notifications. Turn on the notifcations under VIP but none of the others.
User level: Level 1 (5 points)Oct 13, 2026 11:54 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
Thank you Idris! I think this does it. I had been playing with this approach, but was still getting other notifications. The key is toggle all other notifications into OFF, except for the VIP. Cheers!
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 13, 2026 1:08 PM in response to best a-v tech ever__
best a-v tech ever__ wrote:
Thank you Idris! I think this does it. I had been playing with this approach, but was still getting other notifications. The key is toggle all other notifications into OFF, except for the VIP. Cheers!
Glad it worked. I know I'd done it years ago. But the settings are a bit confusing!
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256374956