What Is Post Alert? (Beta)

Post Alert is a site-wide notification system that will deliver breaking news and special projects to Washington Post users. These targeted messages, selected by our editors, will inform you of the latest live videos, online discussions, breaking news and other special features.

When an alert message comes through, you will see a small window that displays for several seconds at the bottom right of your browser. You can click the link to be taken directly to the promoted content or click the pin icon to hold the window to the page while continuing to read the page you are on. If you simply ignore the alert or do not act, the window will disappear after several seconds.

You can choose not to display these notifications by clicking the "opt out" link located at the bottom of the alert window.

This feature is brought to you by the News Innovations and Product Development team at The Washington Post. If you have questions, problems or concerns please contact Web Ninjas.