Bugzilla has a robust system for managing email notifications, allowing you to fine-tune what events trigger emails and who receives them. Here's a breakdown of how to set up email notifications:
1. Accessing Email Preferences:
- Log in to Bugzilla.
- Go to your user preferences. This is usually found in a link in the footer or under your profile.
- Look for an "Email Preferences" tab or section.
2. Global Options:
- Bugzilla often provides global options to control the overall flow of emails. These might include:
- "Enable All Mail" or "Disable All Mail" buttons: These provide quick ways to turn on or off all email notifications.
- Options to control emails related to flags (requests for flag settings, etc.).
- Options to control emails related to the "User Watching" feature (more on this below).
3. Specific Event Notifications:
- This is where you can get granular. Bugzilla will typically present a table or list of events, and you can choose which events trigger emails. Common events include:
- New bug reports: When a new bug is filed.
- Comments added: When someone adds a comment to a bug.
- Status changes: When the status of a bug changes (e.g., from "New" to "Assigned").
- Attachments added: When a file is attached to a bug.
- Priority changes: When the priority of a bug is modified.
- Assigned to changes: When a bug is assigned to a different person.
- For each event, you can usually specify who receives the email:
- The bug reporter: The person who originally submitted the bug.
- The assignee: The person currently responsible for the bug.
- CC list: Users added to the CC list of the bug.
- Other users: You might be able to specify other email addresses or groups to notify.
4. "User Watching" Feature:
- This feature allows you to "watch" another user's Bugzilla activity.
- When you add a user to your watchlist, you receive copies of all the emails that Bugzilla sends to that user.
- This can be useful for monitoring team members' activity or staying informed about bugs they are involved in.
5. Ignoring Specific Bugs:
- Bugzilla might allow you to specify a list of bug IDs for which you never want to receive email notifications, regardless of other settings.
6. Saving Changes:
- After configuring your email preferences, be sure to save or submit the changes.
Important Considerations :
- Bugzilla Version: The exact layout and options for email notifications might vary slightly depending on the version of Bugzilla you are using.
- Administrator Settings: Some email settings might be controlled by the Bugzilla administrator and not directly changeable by individual users.
- Email Overload: Be mindful of the number of email notifications you enable. Too many emails can become overwhelming and make it difficult to focus on important updates.
By carefully configuring your email preferences in Bugzilla, you can ensure that you stay informed about the bugs that are most relevant to you without being overwhelmed by unnecessary notifications.
