> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.spendnexus.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Smart Subscription Alerts & Renewal Notifications

> Configure automated renewal alerts and budget notifications via Email and Slack using SpendNexus smart rules.

# Automated Alerts & Renewal Notifications

SpendNexus helps you stay ahead of SaaS costs by notifying you **before** money leaves your bank account.

## Notification Channels

SpendNexus supports two primary notification channels:

### Email Alerts

* **Availability**: All plans (Starter and above).
* **Default Behavior**: Email alerts are sent to the **Subscription Owner**. If no owner is assigned, alerts go to the organization admins.
* **Verification**: No setup required. We use our secure transactional email system to ensure delivery.

### Slack Alerts

* **Availability**: Growth and Scale plans.
* **Setup**: Requires a one-time workspace connection. See the [Slack Integration Guide](/integrations/slack).

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## Alert Rules

Rules define **when** and **why** an alert is triggered. You can manage these in **Settings > Alerts**.

### 1. Renewal Reminders

Triggered based on the `renewal_date` of a subscription. Common configurations include:

* **Critical**: 1 day before renewal.
* **Standard**: 7 days before renewal.
* **Planning**: 30 days before renewal (recommended for high-cost tools).

### 2. Budget Thresholds

Triggered when a Category's total spend exceeds a defined percentage of its budget (e.g., Notify when "Infrastructure" hits 80% of its monthly budget).

### 3. Cost Changes

Triggered when a subscription's cost increases or decreases compared to the previous billing cycle. This is vital for catching hidden price hikes.

### 4. Ownership Gaps

A weekly summary sent to admins if new subscriptions are added without an assigned owner.

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## Best Practices

> \[!TIP]
> **Assign Owners First**: Alerts are most effective when they go directly to the person managing the tool. Assigning an owner ensures accountability.

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> **Multi-Alert Strategy**: For expensive tools (>\$500/mo), we recommend setting two rules: one at 30 days (for evaluation) and one at 7 days (for final confirmation).