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Push notifications

Goal​

Stay reachable without open app.

For whom​

Parents with iOS app and notifications enabled.

Where in the app​

iOS settings + /parent/settings → Notifications.

Prerequisites​

App installed; APNs key (.p8) on server (APNS_* env) + Firebase for Android.

Step by step​

  1. Install iOS app (see Install app).
  2. Sign in as parent — the app prompts for notifications (or open /parent/settings → Notifications).
  3. Allow in the iOS system dialog; enable Push notifications (app).
  4. Choose categories: friend requests, chat, appointments, …
  5. Developer: set APNS_KEY_ID, APNS_TEAM_ID, APNS_PRIVATE_KEY on server; npm run ios:prod for app bundle.
  6. Test with a friend request or chat message.
  7. No alerts? Check iOS Settings → Routine Assist → Notifications.
  8. Accept/decline friend requests: /parent/vrienden → Accept or Decline.

Options & settings​

Android uses FCM; iOS uses APNs directly via server APNS_* variables.

Tips & troubleshooting​

Focus mode may hide alerts — allow exception for Routine Assist.

See also​