> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://checklyhq.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Email Notifications
> Configure email alerts for individuals or distribution lists with customizable formatting and content
**Monitoring as Code**: Learn more about the [Email Alert Channel Construct](/constructs/email-alert-channel).
Email notifications provide a reliable and widely-supported way to receive alerts from your Checkly monitors. Set up email alerts for individuals or distribution lists with customizable content.
## Basic Email Configuration
To recieve alerts, you'll need to add a valid email address, choose what states you want to receive alerts for, and then also add subscriptions to checks.
When an alert is triggered, you'll receive an email like below:
