Inbox basics

Inbox is your notification center in Asana. Use Inbox to see what’s been happening and where you might want to focus some attention.

If you visit Asana regularly and don’t want to receive email notifications for changes in Asana, you can turn off email notifications and stay updated using Inbox.

To access Inbox:

• Click Inbox or the rectangular Inbox icon in the left pane

Your Inbox for that Organization or Workspace will load in the center pane.

Your Inbox icon will glow blue when there are unread items. You’ll also notice a black dot in the browser tab.

You’ll see an Inbox story when:

• A task is assigned to you
• A task is unassigned from you
• A task that you’re following is completed
• An attachment is added to a task you’re following
• You’re added as a follower to a project
• A due date is changed on a task assigned to you
• A task assigned to you is due today
• A comment is added to task you’re following
• Your comment, attachment or task completion is hearted
• A task you’re following is hearted

Inbox will only give you stories about work others have done in Asana. You will not see Inbox stories about tasks you completed or edited yourself.