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Notification Settings – Select “Any changes are made” or “A user submits a form” based on your preference.\nChoose whether you want immediate notifications or a daily summary.\nSave and Enable Notifications – Click “Save”, then “Done” to activate email alerts.\nTest the Setup – Submit a test response to verify if notifications are being sent to your email."]}