# Alert Banner

## What is an Alert Banner?

**Alert Banners** are used to display important updates, promotions, shipping information, or any other message you want to highlight during checkout. 

<figure><img src="/files/3g4pFEjrhG1gw2zw2znL" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a Warning alert.</p></figcaption></figure>

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## Types of Alert Banners

There are four types of Alerts:

1. Info Alert
2. Success Alert
3. Warning Alert
4. Critical Alert

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Info Alert" %}

#### Suggestion:

Use this alert type to share helpful, non-urgent information that guides customers during the checkout process, such as shipping promotions or policies.

<figure><img src="/files/CXjY9ZcfWJ3mDNpHqYuP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of an Info alert.</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Success Alert" %}

#### Suggestion:

Use this alert type to confirm details such as eligibility for discounts or free shipping. Success alerts help reassure customers and build confidence at checkout.

<figure><img src="/files/zzGw6o3j4PRZvOckx0C9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a Success alert.</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Warning Alert" %}

#### Suggestion:

Use this alert type to warn customers about potential issues or encourage them to act quickly, such as low stock or expiring offers. Warnings are a great way of driving urgency or creating scarcity.

<figure><img src="/files/KkBdM3OzbMfcTaVSsq0r" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a Warning alert.</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Critical Alert" %}

#### Suggestion:

Use this alert type to highlight urgent issues that require immediate customer action, such as completing their order. Critical alerts are a valuable way to prevent abandoned checkouts and decrease customer errors.

<figure><img src="/files/XIHKyLDc1bNMDpvM6uMP" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a Critical alert.</p></figcaption></figure>
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

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## Configuring Alert Banners

Follow the instructions below to setup an **Alert Banner:**

1. From the dashboard, go to **Extensions** tab.
2. In the Extensions page, scroll down and find the extension you'd like to set up and click **Add to Checkout.**
3. Open the **Settings** window, and adjust the content and styling of the Alert Banner.\
   ![](/files/3HKVs9tmydOJopG1Ar2o)
4. Enter a custom name (optional).\
   ![](/files/7D54shxWrqqMuE4GihhD)
5. Click the **`+`** icon to copy the Handle to your clipboard.\
   ![](/files/Bu8UB42qnBL8TSP9Svp1)
6. Hit **`Save`** to to ensure your settings and saved.
7. Open your Checkout Editor and [install your extension](/get-started/quick-start-guide.md#installing-an-extension).


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