emailalert

noun
UK /ˈiːmeɪl əˈlɜːt/
US /ˈiːmeɪl əˈlɜːrt/

A message sent to your email to tell you something important.

I got an email alert when my package was delivered.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A warning sent by email about a possible problem or danger.

The bank sent an email alert about unusual activity on my account.

3. A setting that makes a computer or phone send you an email when something happens.

She turned on an email alert for new comments on her blog.

4. A news update delivered to your email.

The website sends an email alert whenever big news breaks.