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# SMS Notifications for Instructors

ActiveNow can automatically notify instructors by SMS about three events: a reported absence in their group course, a cancelled individual lesson, and a participant signing up for a make-up class in their lesson. Each notification can be enabled separately in settings.

## Configuration

Go to ***Settings → Communication*** and find the ***Instructor information*** section. You'll find three options — enable the ones you want to activate.

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## Absence reported in a group course

Option: ***Notify instructors about future absences in their group lessons***

The instructor will receive an SMS each time a participant reports an absence in their group course through the Client Panel. This way they know in advance who won't be attending and can adjust their lesson plan accordingly.

## Individual lesson cancelled

Option: ***Notify instructors about their individual lessons' cancellations***

The instructor will receive an SMS each time one of their individual lessons is cancelled. They find out about the schedule change straight away — without having to log in to the system.

## Sign-up for a make-up class

Option: ***Notify instructors about reclaimings happening in their group courses***

The instructor will receive an SMS each time someone signs up for a make-up class in their lesson. They know an extra participant will be joining and can plan the lesson accordingly.


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