How to Authorize Your Email for SchoolsPLP Notifications


Overview

To receive important SchoolsPLP notifications—such as chat messages, alerts, and report downloads—you must authorize your email address in your profile settings.

This process ensures that SchoolsPLP can securely send notifications to your inbox.

How to Authorize Your Email

  1. Log in to SchoolsPLP
  2. Click your Profile
  3. Select the Notifications tab

  1. Locate your email address

    • You will see an orange circle with an exclamation point if it is not authorized

      Click the Authorize button

  2. Check your email inbox
    • Look for a message from sender@schoolsplp.com
    • Open the email and copy the authorization code
  3. Return to SchoolsPLP
  4. Click Authorize again
  5. Paste the code into the box and click Confirm
  6. Once complete, you will see a green checkmark next to your email

What This Does

Authorizing your email allows SchoolsPLP to send you:

  • 📩 Chat notifications (e.g., when a student messages you)
  • 📊 Report downloads (such as enrollment reports)
  • 🔔 System notifications and alerts

Important: Reports Require Email Authorization

If your email is not authorized:

  • You will not receive emailed reports

Example:

  • When running a Current Enrollment Report, the system emails you a download link
  • The link is valid for 24 hours
  • The report is delivered as a CSV file

Optional: Enable Phone Notifications

You can also receive notifications via text message.

Steps:

  1. Go to Profile → Notifications
  2. Click to add a new phone number
  3. Enter your number (no dashes)
  4. Click Save
  5. Click Authorize
  6. Enter the code sent to your phone

What Phone Notifications Do

Once enabled, you can receive:

  • 📱 Student chat alerts
  • 🔔 Important system notifications

Tips & Troubleshooting

  • Check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see the email
  • Authorization codes may expire, so request a new one if needed
  • Make sure to enter the code exactly as shown

Need Help?

If you're still not receiving notifications after authorizing your email, contact your system administrator or SchoolsPLP support.