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How to Turn Off Notifications on Chromebook

Silence noisy apps while keeping important alerts active.

Last verified: February 21, 2026

Chromebook notification settings are accessible through the notification tray at the bottom-right of the screen, where clicking the bell icon allows you to pause all notifications for specific durations ranging from 1 hour to 24 hours. Per-app notification permissions are managed in Settings > Apps, where each app can have its notifications blocked or set to quieter levels. Chrome OS also respects the web notification permissions set in Chrome itself, so sites that have permission to send notifications in the browser can send them to the notification tray — these are managed separately at chrome://settings/notifications.

Quick Steps

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  1. 1Open Settings > Notifications and toggle off each app from the notification permissions list.
  2. 2Enable Focus Mode or Do Not Disturb on a schedule for automatic quiet periods during work or sleep hours.
  3. 3Keep notifications active for Phone, Messages, and Security apps — these are critical alerts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I turn off all notifications on Chromebook?
Open Quick Settings and tap Do Not Disturb. For permanent per-app control, go to Settings > Notifications.
How do I stop notification sounds on Chromebook without disabling alerts?
Go to Settings > Notifications > tap the app > toggle off Sound. The notification still appears visually.
Can I schedule quiet hours on Chromebook?
Yes. Go to Settings > Notifications > Do Not Disturb > Schedule to set recurring quiet hours.
Why are notifications still appearing after I turned them off on Chromebook?
Some apps have their own in-app notification system that bypasses the OS notification permission. Check the app's own Settings > Notifications section. Also check whether the app has a separate background refresh setting that is serving pop-ups without going through standard OS channels.

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