Say Goodbye to “Alert Me” in SharePoint
If you’ve ever used SharePoint’s “Alert Me” feature to get email updates when something changes in a list or library, you know it’s… fine. But let’s be honest—it’s a little clunky and limited.
And now, it’s officially on its way out. Microsoft is retiring the “Alert Me” functionality in modern SharePoint experiences. If you’re still relying on it, it’s time to switch gears.
Here’s a better way: Create a Rule!
It’s built right into SharePoint, and it lets you set up custom notifications based on exactly what you care about—like when a new item is added or when something gets updated. You can even choose who gets notified (just you? your whole team? totally up to you).
To try it out:
- Go to your SharePoint list or library.
- Click Integrate > Power Automate > Create a rule.
- Pick your trigger (new item, modified item, etc.).
- Choose your recipients.
- Click Create—and you’re done!
It’s simple, flexible, and way more powerful than “Alert Me.” Plus, it plays nicely with Outlook and other Microsoft 365 tools.
Give it a try and let me know what you think! For more information on the retirement of Alert Me, check out the announcement here: SharePoint Alerts retirement – Microsoft Support