Open the 1xBet app, tap the profile icon, go to Settings, then Notifications, and switch on sports alerts. That single toggle is what makes the 1xBet app push a message when a goal lands in a match you have bet on, and it is the fastest route to live scores you can act on. Below are the exact taps, the alert types documented on the operator’s own mobile page, and the phone-level permission that can silently block everything.
If you would rather install the client first, the 1xbet download apps page covers the Android and iOS files before you place your next bet, so you can set alerts on a device that already holds your account.
Where the notification settings live
The 1xBet mobile build keeps alert controls inside the account area rather than on the bet slip, which is worth knowing if you have been hunting for a bell icon on an odds screen. The route is short, but the labels shift slightly between Android and iOS, so read the screen before tapping. The sequence below matches the mobile layout described on the operator’s own mobile page.
- Launch the 1xBet app and sign in to the account that holds your open bets.
- Tap the profile or account icon, usually in the top corner of the home screen.
- Choose Settings from the account menu.
- Open the Notifications section.
- Turn on sports alerts, sometimes shown as a push or in-play toggle.
- Confirm the choice, then leave the screen so the 1xBet app stores it.
On iOS the same controls can also sit under the 1xBet app-level notification entry inside the phone settings, which is a separate switch from the in-app toggle. If the in-app option is already on and nothing arrives, that phone-level entry is the first place a frustrated bettor should look.
Which events trigger a push
The operator’s mobile page names two situations directly. A goal scored in a match you have bet on produces a notification, and so does a substitution that could affect the outcome of that game. The point is reaction speed, so the message arrives while the market is still moving rather than after the final whistle.
Documented alert types
Regional store listings add a little more detail to the same idea. The Nigerian listing talks about custom sports alerts so a bettor never misses a crucial moment, the Kenyan text says sports alerts cover goals and red cards, and the Zambian listing mentions customizable notifications alongside the live score shown on screen. Taken together, the alert family covers the moments that move a price.
| Alert | What it tells you | Where it is documented |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | A goal has been scored in a match you bet on | Mobile page, Kenyan listing |
| Substitution | A change that could affect the outcome | Mobile page |
| Red card | A dismissal during the match | Kenyan listing |
| Custom sports alert | A moment you chose to follow | Nigerian listing |
Coverage is tied to matches you have a stake in, not to every fixture on the card. That distinction matters, because a bettor with no open position on a game should not expect a goal ping from it, and the operator’s listings do not claim otherwise. If you want alerts on a wider set of fixtures, you would have to widen your own betting activity first.
Checking the phone-level permission
Push delivery needs two consents, and only one of them sits inside the 1xBet app. The phone itself must allow the 1xBet app to post notifications, which is a system setting the user controls. Push notifications on the web work the same way, which the push notifications reference explains for anyone curious about the mechanism behind the alert.
- Open the phone settings app.
- Find the notifications area.
- Locate the 1xBet entry in the installed app list.
- Allow notifications, and keep banners or lock-screen display switched on.
- Return to the 1xBet app and send a test by opening a live match you have backed.
Battery savers and do-not-disturb schedules can hold a push back even when both switches are on. If alerts stop overnight and resume in the morning, a scheduled quiet period is the likely cause rather than a fault in the 1xBet app.
Matching alerts to the bets you actually hold
An alert is only useful if it maps to money at risk. Before you rely on pings, decide which competitions deserve them and which would just clutter the lock screen. Two bettors can run very different setups from the same menu.
| Bettor habit | Alerts worth enabling | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Single pre-match football bet | Goal and red card | Few pings, each one material |
| Multiple in-play positions | Goal, substitution, red card | Prices move fast after a change |
If you also follow other sports, remember the documented examples are football-shaped. The listings do not describe how a tennis or basketball alert behaves, so treat those as unconfirmed until your own screen shows the option.
Quick setup checks
- Confirm the 1xBet app is signed in to the account holding your bets.
- Decide whether you want goal alerts only, or the fuller list.
- Write down which competitions you actually back each week.
- Test one live match before relying on alerts for a full card.
What to do when a goal alert never arrives
Silence usually has an ordinary cause. Work through the checks in order rather than reinstalling straight away, because the app keeps your alert choice and a fresh install resets it. If the problem survives every step, 1xBet support can look at the account side.
- Confirm the bet is still open and the match is actually in play.
- Reopen Settings and check the sports alerts toggle has not flipped off.
- Check the phone-level notification permission for the app.
- Turn off battery optimisation for the app if your device offers that control.
- Check whether a do-not-disturb or focus schedule is running.
- Log out and back in, then watch a live match you have backed.
One honest limit: the operator’s own listings do not state a delivery time or guarantee for any alert. Treat the ping as a helpful nudge rather than a replacement for watching the live score in the app, and never treat a missing alert as proof that nothing happened on the pitch.
Using alerts alongside the live screen
The Zambian listing pairs customizable notifications with the live score shown on the screen, which is the sensible combination. A push tells you something happened; the live score confirms the current state of the match while you decide what to do next. Keeping both open on matchday gives you the alert as a prompt and the score as the check.
React instantly to what is going on and make your predictions with the best possible odds.
That line from the operator’s own mobile page sums up the purpose. The alert exists to shorten the gap between the event and your decision, not to replace your judgement about the market.
Keeping the alert list under control
Custom alerts can pile up quickly once several competitions run at the same time. A short review every few weeks keeps the useful ones visible and the noise down. Treat the list like a watchlist for your betting, not a permanent record of every league you have ever followed.
- Remove alerts for competitions you no longer bet on.
- Keep goal alerts on for leagues where you hold regular positions.
- Leave substitution alerts on only where a bench change really moves the price.
- Check the phone permission again after any operating-system update.
If you want a reminder of what the app offers beyond alerts, the welcome offer screen is worth a look before you change anything else in the account. Odds and markets change, so it is worth reviewing what you actually use rather than leaving every switch on.
FAQ
Do alerts work if the app is closed?
Push delivery depends on the phone permission staying on, and the operator’s listings do not specify background behaviour. If pings stop when the app is closed, check the system-level notification entry before assuming the feature is broken.
Can I get alerts for a match I have not bet on?
The documented examples tie notifications to a match you have bet on. Coverage for fixtures outside your open positions is not described, so do not rely on it.
Why do I get goals but no red cards?
Red cards appear in the Kenyan listing rather than the main mobile page, and custom alert choices can differ by account and region. If one type is missing, review the alert list inside Settings.
Will an operating-system update switch my alerts off?
It can reset the phone-level permission even when the in-app toggle stays on. After a major update, reopen the system notification settings and confirm the app is still allowed to post.
Do alerts cover esports or virtual games?
The operator’s own packet describes goal, substitution and red-card style events for sports matchups, and it does not confirm alert behaviour for esports or instant-win titles. Whether those options appear at all depends on your region, your operating system and the current app release, so treat that as unverified.