Alerts
Alerts
Stay informed about critical events and changes across your customer accounts.
Overview
Alerts notify you of important events that require attention. Karolina automatically generates alerts based on signals, thresholds, and configured triggers.
Alert Dashboard
Access from main navigation:
- Click Alerts in the sidebar
- View all active alerts
- Filter by type, severity, or account
Alert Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Active Alerts | Total unresolved alerts |
| Critical | Immediate attention needed |
| High | Action recommended soon |
| Acknowledged | Seen but not resolved |
Alert Severity
| Severity | Color | Response Time | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Critical | Red | Immediate | Data breach, service down |
| High | Orange | Within 24 hours | Health drop, churn risk |
| Medium | Yellow | Within 2-3 days | Support spike |
| Low | Gray | Within 1 week | Minor issues |
Alert Types
Health Alerts
| Alert | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Health Drop | Score decreased by 15+ points |
| Critical Health | Score drops below 40 |
| Health Recovery | Score improved significantly |
| At-Risk Identified | New churn risk detected |
Usage Alerts
| Alert | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Usage Drop | 30%+ decrease in usage |
| Low Engagement | Below engagement threshold |
| Power User Departure | Key user inactive |
| Feature Abandonment | Stopped using core features |
Business Alerts
| Alert | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Renewal Approaching | 90/60/30 days to renewal |
| Champion Departure | Key stakeholder left |
| Payment Failed | Subscription payment issue |
| Contract Ending | Renewal date approaching |
Support Alerts
| Alert | Trigger |
|---|---|
| Support Spike | Ticket volume increased |
| Negative Sentiment | Support sentiment decline |
| Unresolved Tickets | Open tickets > 7 days |
| Escalation | Customer escalated issue |
Viewing Alerts
Alert Feed
See all alerts:
- Click Alerts in sidebar
- View chronological feed
- Filter as needed
- Click alert for details
Filtering Alerts
| Filter | Options |
|---|---|
| Severity | Critical, High, Medium, Low |
| Type | Health, Usage, Business, Support |
| Account | Any account |
| Status | Active, Acknowledged, Snoozed |
| Date | Today, This week, Custom range |
Alert Details
Click any alert to see:
- Alert type and severity
- Triggered account
- Time triggered
- Contributing factors
- Recommended actions
- Link to account
Taking Action on Alerts
Acknowledge
Mark as seen:
- Click alert
- Click Acknowledge
- Optionally add note
- Alert marked acknowledged
Snooze
Temporarily hide:
- Click alert
- Click Snooze
- Select duration:
- 1 hour
- 4 hours
- 1 day
- 1 week
- Custom
- Alert hidden until snooze expires
Resolve
Mark as addressed:
- Click alert
- Click Resolve
- Select resolution:
- Issue addressed
- False positive
- Not applicable
- Ongoing
- Add notes
- Alert closed
Create Action
Convert to task:
- Click alert
- Click Create Action
- Fill in action details
- Action linked to alert
Alert Configuration
Alert Settings
Customize alert behavior:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Click Alert Settings
- Configure thresholds
- Set notification preferences
- Save
Threshold Configuration
Adjust when alerts trigger:
| Setting | Default | Adjustable |
|---|---|---|
| Health drop | 15 points | Yes |
| Critical health | Score < 40 | Yes |
| Usage drop | 30% | Yes |
| Renewal reminder | 90 days | Yes |
Suppressions
Reduce alert noise:
- Click Settings → Alerts
- Click Suppressions
- Add suppression rule:
- Alert type
- Account (optional)
- Time period
- Suppressed alerts hidden
Notification Channels
In-App
Default notification:
- Badge on Alerts icon
- Alert feed updates
- Click to view
Email Notifications
Get alerts via email:
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Enable Email Alerts
- Configure:
- Severity threshold
- Alert types
- Frequency (immediate, digest)
Slack Notifications
Receive in Slack:
- Connect Slack integration
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Enable Slack alerts
- Configure:
- Channel to notify
- Severity threshold
- Alert types
SMS Notifications
For critical alerts (Enterprise):
- Go to Settings → Notifications
- Enable SMS Alerts
- Add phone number
- Configure critical alerts only
Alert Intelligence
Smart Grouping
Related alerts grouped:
Account: Acme Corp
Grouped Alerts:
• Usage Drop detected (3 hours ago)
• Support Spike detected (2 hours ago)
• Health Score declining (1 hour ago)
View All (4 alerts in group)
Root Cause Analysis
AI identifies causes:
Health Drop Alert
Possible Causes:
1. Support ticket #1234 unresolved
2. Key user "[email protected]" inactive
3. Champion left company
Recommended Investigation
Suggested Actions
AI recommends responses:
Alert: Renewal in 30 days
Suggested Actions:
1. Schedule renewal kick-off meeting
2. Prepare QBR deck
3. Review expansion opportunities
4. Send renewal proposal template
Alert Best Practices
Daily Review
Make it a routine:
- Review critical alerts first
- Address high-priority items
- Acknowledge the rest
- Create action items
Alert Hygiene
Keep alert noise low:
- Configure appropriate thresholds
- Suppress known non-issues
- Resolve rather than ignore
- Regular review of alert patterns
Escalation Path
Know when to escalate:
| Alert | Escalate To |
|---|---|
| Critical business risk | CS Manager |
| Technical issues | Support team |
| Security concerns | Security team |
| Billing issues | Finance team |
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Too many alerts | Adjust thresholds, add suppressions |
| Missing expected alert | Check filters, verify settings |
| Alert not clearing | Resolve or snooze |
| Not receiving notifications | Check notification settings |
| Alert details unclear | Click through to account |