Configure Pulse Push Notifications

Overview

Brightspace Pulse sends push notifications to keep you informed about updates in your courses. These notifications eliminate the need to manually check for updates and include information from:

  • Announcements
  • Activity Feed
  • Grades
  • Quizzes
  • Assignments
  • Course Content

Enable or Disable Push Notifications

  1. Sign in to the Brightspace Pulse app (opens in new tab) using your MyOCC username and password.
  2. From the Pulse home screen, tap the Oakland Community College icon in the top-left corner.
    Brightspace Pulse home screen showing the Oakland Community College icon in the top-left corner.
  3. Tap Settings.
    Settings option highlighted in the Brightspace Pulse menu.
  4. Under Notification Options, tap Push Notifications.
    Push Notifications option highlighted in the settings menu.
  5. Scroll down and use the toggles to turn notifications on or off for each category.
    Push Notifications settings screen showing toggle switches for different notification types.

Support

If you need help, contact the D2L Student Technical Helpdesk (opens in new tab).

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