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Gotify Notifications

Gotify is a simple server for sending and receiving push notifications. GoMFT integrates with Gotify to provide real-time notifications for transfer events and system alerts.

Overview​

Gotify integration allows GoMFT to:

  • Send push notifications to your self-hosted Gotify server
  • Customize notification priority based on event importance
  • Include detailed transfer information in notifications
  • Support private and secure notification delivery

Prerequisites​

Before setting up Gotify notifications in GoMFT, you need:

  1. A running Gotify server (self-hosted)
  2. An application token from your Gotify server
  3. Network connectivity between GoMFT and the Gotify server

Configuration​

Global Gotify Settings​

To configure Gotify notifications:

  1. Navigate to Settings > Notification Services > Add New > Gotify
  2. Configure the following settings:
    • Gotify Server URL: The URL of your Gotify server (e.g., https://gotify.example.com)
    • Application Token: The token for your GoMFT application in Gotify
    • Default Priority: The default priority level for notifications (1-10)
    • Verify SSL: Whether to verify SSL certificates (recommended for production)

Testing Gotify Connection​

After configuring your Gotify settings:

  1. Click Test Connection to verify connectivity with your Gotify server
  2. Click Send Test Notification to send a test message

Notification Content​

Priority Levels​

Gotify uses numeric priority levels that GoMFT leverages for different event types:

PriorityUsage in GoMFT
1-3Low priority: successful transfers, routine events
4-7Medium priority: warnings, transfers with issues
8-10High priority: failed transfers, critical system issues

Example Notifications​

GoMFT sends structured notifications with helpful information:

Successful Transfer​

Title: Transfer Completed: Daily Backup
Message: Successfully transferred 123 files (1.45 GB) in 2:15
Priority: 3

Failed Transfer​

Title: Transfer Failed: Daily Backup
Message: Error: Connection refused to destination server
Files processed: 45/123
Size transferred: 0.5/1.45 GB
Priority: 8

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  • Connection Refused: Ensure the Gotify server URL is correct and accessible
  • Authentication Failed: Verify the Application Token is correct
  • SSL Certificate Errors: Check the Verify SSL setting and certificate validity

Gotify Logs​

To troubleshoot notification issues:

  1. Check the GoMFT logs: Admin Tools > Logs > filter for "gotify"
  2. Review the Gotify server logs for any errors
  3. Verify network connectivity between GoMFT and the Gotify server

Best Practices​

  • Use HTTPS for your Gotify server to ensure secure communication
  • Set Appropriate Priorities to differentiate between routine and critical notifications
  • Use Client Applications on your devices to receive Gotify notifications
  • Set Up Multiple Notification Methods for critical events