# How to Set Message Preferences for SchoolMessenger

**This article will show how to set your message preferences for SchoolMessenger on your Parent Portal.**

1\. Login to your parent portal.

2\. Select "SchoolMessenger" on the left side menu.

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3\. Click the 3 lines to open the menu on the SchoolMessenger site.

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4\. Click "Preferences".

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5\. A contact page will appear.

 **School/District**: This is the school district associated to your account.

 **My Contact Information**: Displays all emails addresses and phone numbers that can be contacted if your school district sends out communication. (Note: The green icon shows that you've given consent to be contacted. They grey icons indicate you've chosen not to be contacted on that number via that message type.)

 **My Message Preferences**: Click each message category to view which will be contacted. Contact the school secretary to update these preferences.

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