CoralBay.UK Push Notifications
CoralBay.UK now supports push notifications, helping reefers stay updated without relying only on email.
This is especially useful because email notifications can sometimes end up in spam folders or be missed entirely.
You do not need to download CoralBay from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
CoralBay.UK can be added to your phone directly from your web browser, giving you a Home Screen icon and optional notifications.
Once installed, CoralBay opens much like a normal app and stays up to date automatically whenever you use it.
Why we introduced notifications
CoralBay is built around communication between UK reefers. Whether someone replies to a message, enquires about a listing,
matches a saved Notify Me alert, or receives an update about their own listing, timing matters.
Push notifications make it much easier to keep conversations moving.
One of the biggest reasons CoralBay introduced push notifications is that they do not depend only on email providers or spam filters.
That means important account activity is less likely to be missed.
What you can be notified about
With notifications enabled, you can be alerted when:
- Another reefer sends you a CoralBay message
- Someone enquires about one of your Community Corals listings
- Someone enquires about one of your Marine Marketplace listings
- A listing matches one of your Notify Me alerts
- There is activity around a Wanted Item
- Your listing is approved, updated, expiring soon or expired
You stay in control
Notifications are optional. You can change your preferences at any time from:
My Account → Notification Centre → Settings
From there you can control which CoralBay features may also send email notifications.
Push notification permissions can also be revoked later from your phone or browser settings.
Nothing is permanent.
Three ways CoralBay keeps you informed
CoralBay can notify you in three different ways:
- Notification Centre – Every logged-in user automatically receives in-site notifications through the notification bell in the top left corner of CoralBay.
- Push notifications – Install CoralBay on your phone to receive instant notifications even when you’re not browsing the website.
- Email notifications – If enabled in your Notification Centre preferences, CoralBay can also send email notifications for selected events.
You can use just one of these methods or any combination that suits you best.
The CoralBay installation popup
When you log in to CoralBay.UK on a supported mobile device, you may see the
“Enable CoralBay notifications” popup.
This is CoralBay’s installation assistant and is designed to guide you through setting up the best possible mobile experience.
The popup is shown automatically to logged-in users who have not yet completed the setup.
If you choose Maybe later, CoralBay will remind you again after a while.
If you choose Don’t ask again, the popup will stop appearing.
This option is not recommended because you may miss the guided setup and later miss useful notifications.
You can still install CoralBay manually at any time.
The popup behaves differently depending on your device.
On iPhone, it mainly gives guidance because Apple does not allow websites to install themselves automatically.
On Android, the popup may be able to start the standard Install App process for you.
How to install CoralBay.UK on iPhone
Watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZsvXyGujub8
iPhone setup has two important parts: first adding CoralBay to your Home Screen, then opening the new icon and allowing notifications.
- Open CoralBay.UK in Safari.
- Log in and go to My Account.
- Tap Safari’s Share button.
- Choose Add to Home Screen.
- Open CoralBay from the newly created Home Screen icon.
- When CoralBay asks whether you want to allow notifications, choose Allow.
The exact location of Apple’s Share button and Add to Home Screen option can vary slightly between iOS versions.
If you get stuck, please contact CoralBay and we will help.
The important point is that push notifications on iPhone work from the installed Home Screen version of CoralBay,
not just from a normal Safari browser tab.
How to install CoralBay.UK on Android
- Open CoralBay.UK in Chrome, Brave, Edge, or another supported browser.
- Log in and go to My Account.
- Tap Install CoralBay if prompted, or use the browser menu and choose Add to Home Screen or Install app.
- Open CoralBay from the new icon.
- Allow notifications when asked.
On some Android devices you may be asked twice: once to install CoralBay and once to allow notifications.
Follow both prompts if you want the full app-like experience.
Frequently asked questions
Will notifications cost me anything?
No. CoralBay push notifications are free.
Do I need to install an app from the App Store or Google Play?
No. CoralBay installs directly from your web browser.
Can I remove CoralBay later?
Yes. You can remove the Home Screen icon or uninstall it like any other app.
Can I turn notifications off later?
Yes. You can disable notification permissions from your phone or browser settings at any time.
You can also manage CoralBay email notification preferences inside the Notification Centre.
Does this replace email?
Not completely. Email notifications may still be used, but push notifications give CoralBay users a faster and more reliable
way to notice important activity. The aim is to reduce missed messages and improve buyer/seller communication.
Final note
Installing CoralBay.UK does not install anything from the App Store and does not require a separate app download.
It simply lets CoralBay behave more like an app on your phone, with a Home Screen icon and optional notifications.