Learn how to set up Push, In-App, Email, SMS, and Live Activities in OneSignal to create an effective multi-channel messaging strategy. Explore each channel’s benefits, setup steps, and best practices to optimize user engagement.
Timely, alert-style messages that appear on a user’s device—even when the app or site isn’t open.
Push Notifications
Channel | Technical Complexity | Developer Required? | Setup Time |
---|---|---|---|
Web Push | Moderate | Yes | 15–45 min |
Mobile Push | High | Yes | 30–60 min |
Low | Optional | 15–60 min | |
SMS | Low | Optional | 15–60 min |
In-App Messages | High | Yes | 30–45 min |
Live Activities | High | Yes | 45–60 min |