Title: Test Notification Last modified: October 16, 2023 --- # Test Notification * Resolved [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/) * Any chance we could have the option to push out a test notification. * I have set everything up following this guide [https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-get-email-notifications-for-posts-pending-review-in-wordpress/](https://www.wpbeginner.com/plugins/how-to-get-email-notifications-for-posts-pending-review-in-wordpress/) * And I am getting test emails from WP Mail SMTP but when I try to set a post to pending review I am still not getting a notification from your plugin. * A way to force a test notification would be helpful in trying to debug the issue. * Thanks Viewing 12 replies - 1 through 12 (of 12 total) * Plugin Support [Riza Maulana Ardiyanto](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rizaardiyanto/) * (@rizaardiyanto) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17129527) * Hi [@webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * The most effective method for testing notifications is to create a test user and configure the notification settings for that user: * ![](https://i0.wp.com/i.imgur.com/63ybm7a.png?ssl=1) * After creating a new post with the specified conditions, you can check the log or use an email logging plugin to confirm if your website is indeed sending the notification. * If not, you can attempt these troubleshooting steps outlined here: [https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-notifications/](https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-notifications/) * Thanks, * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17131365) * Thank you for your quick reply. It looks like the logs are empty so I can only assume that the event when creating the post didnt trigger. * I have checked my settings but will try to alter a few settings to see what works. * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17131402) * after some future testing I was able to get a log to trigger. In the log I got the following error Error: The notification was set as “Scheduled” but the cron task is not found(asynchronous) * I am trying to add the cron task but I need the “Hook” Can you provide me with the proper hook to use to trigger the cron to push out the notification.I am using the advance cron manager per the trouble shooting documents - This reply was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/). - This reply was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/). * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17131443) * I will need to wait for support to provide me with the correct “Hook” to use so that when a notification is created the correct cron exists and I no longer get the Error: The notification was set as “Scheduled” but the cron task is not found (asynchronous) - This reply was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/). - This reply was modified 2 years, 7 months ago by [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/). * Plugin Support [Riza Maulana Ardiyanto](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rizaardiyanto/) * (@rizaardiyanto) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133296) * [@webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) Could you confirm if your WP-Cron is disabled and you are trying to setup real cron on your server instead? * If yes, you could try this step: [https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-notifications/#h-set-up-a-cron-job](https://publishpress.com/knowledge-base/troubleshooting-notifications/#h-set-up-a-cron-job) * Thanks, * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133329) * Thank you for your continued support WP-Cron is active and working but your notification plugin keeps giving me a * Error: The notification was set as “Scheduled” but the cron task is not found ( asynchronous) * When I followed the troubleshooting it said to install “Advanced Cron Manager” plugin. After installing that plugin I was able to confirm the WP-Cron is running just fine. I can also create a cron job inside that plugin but I need to type in the “hook” to be called to push the notification out. * What I would like to know is what hook can I use to create a cron inside “advance cron manager” so that your plugin no longer gives me the error (“Scheduled” but the cron task is not found)What cron task is your plugin looking for I guess is another way to ask the question? * Plugin Support [Riza Maulana Ardiyanto](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rizaardiyanto/) * (@rizaardiyanto) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133388) * [@webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) If your WP-Cron is active, you dont have to create cron job inside that plugin. * Could you please try change the Async option? - Go to Planner > Settings. - Scroll down to the “Featured” area. - Uncheck the box for “ASync Notifications”. - Click “Save Changes”. * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133400) * I have uncheck the box for Asyn Notifications and retesting the notification * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133461) * When I set the skip timer down to 1 min (and wait 5min) between tests I am still getting a “skipped” This notification is very similar to another one sent less than 1 minutes ago for the same receiver * First test – 2023-10-18 11:00:55 * Second test – 2023-10-18 11:05:19 * Not sure why im getting the skipped message if longer then 1min has passed between notifications? * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133530) * Waited 20min, tried the test again and that seems to have worked. * I still need to test and see if when a guest post is created and held for review a notification is created and sent. * I will preform more tests through the day and let you know if I have any future issues with notifications being created or sent. * Thread Starter [webmasteral](https://wordpress.org/support/users/webmasteral/) * (@webmasteral) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133592) * After more tests it looks like everything is working correctly and I am going to mark this issue as closed and resolved. * Thank you again for your support in helping me set your plugin up correctly. * Plugin Support [Riza Maulana Ardiyanto](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rizaardiyanto/) * (@rizaardiyanto) * [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133609) * I’m glad to hear that its working now 🙂 * We appreciate you using our plugin Viewing 12 replies - 1 through 12 (of 12 total) The topic ‘Test Notification’ is closed to new replies. * ![](https://ps.w.org/publishpress/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3522502) * [PublishPress Planner - Editorial Calendar, Marketing Content, Kanban Board](https://wordpress.org/plugins/publishpress/) * [Frequently Asked Questions](https://wordpress.org/plugins/publishpress/#faq) * [Support Threads](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/publishpress/) * [Active Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/publishpress/active/) * [Unresolved Topics](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/publishpress/unresolved/) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/publishpress/reviews/) ## Tags * [feature request](https://wordpress.org/support/topic-tag/feature-request/) * 12 replies * 2 participants * Last reply from: [Riza Maulana Ardiyanto](https://wordpress.org/support/users/rizaardiyanto/) * Last activity: [2 years, 7 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/test-notification-3/#post-17133609) * Status: resolved