How to resend notification in management details

Article on: Returndotai
Updated on: 01/14/2026

Introduction

The Resend Notification feature empowers merchants to manually resend email notifications to shoppers directly from the return detail or exchange detail page. This feature is particularly useful for handling failed email deliveries, resending confirmations upon customer request, or sending notifications that were previously skipped. You can resend notifications directly from the timeline list by selecting the resend button next to any previously sent notification.

Access this feature

Navigate to /returns in your application.

Key Capabilities

What You Can Do

The resend notification feature provides several powerful capabilities for managing email communications:

  • Resend any previous email: Send any email that was previously sent or failed to send
  • Timeline integration: Resend emails directly from the timeline
  • Timeline updates: Automatically updates timeline with resend actions
  • Error recovery: Easily recover from failed email deliveries
  • One-click resend: Quick resending without additional steps

How to Resend Notifications from Timeline

Overview

Resend notifications directly from the timeline list on the return detail or exchange detail page. Each notification entry in the timeline has its own resend button for quick one-click resending of previously sent emails.

Step 1: Locate the Timeline Section

Scroll down to the timeline section on the return detail or exchange detail page. The timeline shows a chronological list of all actions and notifications related to this order.

  1. 1Navigate to the return detail or exchange detail page
  2. 2Scroll down to the "Timeline" section
  3. 3Review the list of previously sent notifications
Timeline list with resend buttons

Step 2: Select Resend from Timeline Entry

Each notification entry in the timeline list has its own resend button. Click the resend button next to the specific notification you want to resend.

  1. 1Find the notification entry in the timeline list
  2. 2Look for the resend icon/button next to the notification
  3. 3Click the resend button for that specific notification
  4. 4The notification will be resent immediately with the same content
Resend button in timeline entry

Step 3: Verify Resend Action

After clicking the resend button from the timeline, the system will immediately resend the notification and add a new entry to the timeline confirming the resend action.

  1. 1Check for a success message or confirmation
  2. 2Look for a new timeline entry showing the resend action
  3. 3Verify the timestamp of the resent notification
Resend confirmation in timeline

Timeline Integration

Preview Emails from Timeline

You can also preview previously sent emails directly from the order timeline without needing to resend them.

  1. 1Scroll to the timeline section on the order details page
  2. 2Locate the email notification entry you want to review
  3. 3Click on the email entry to preview its content
  4. 4View the full email that was sent to the customer

Automatic Timeline Updates

Every time you resend a notification, the action is automatically logged in the timeline with a timestamp and details about which notification was resent.

  1. 1After resending a notification, check the timeline
  2. 2Look for the new entry indicating the resend action
  3. 3View details including timestamp, notification type, and recipient

Important Notes and Limitations

When Resend is Available

The resend notification feature is only available for emails that meet specific criteria to ensure system integrity and prevent spam.

  1. 1The notification template must be enabled in your notification settings
  2. 2The email must have been sent at least once before
  3. 3The original email must have a valid recipient address
  4. 4You must have the appropriate permissions to resend notifications

Resend notification availability note

Screenshot showing the note about resend notification availability

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter problems with the resend notification feature, try these solutions:

  • If you don't see the resend option: Check that the notification template is enabled in Settings > Notifications
  • If the email preview is empty: Verify that the notification was sent previously
  • If the send button is disabled: Ensure the customer has a valid email address on file
  • If emails continue to fail: Check your email service provider settings and spam filters

Key Features

One-Click Resend from Timeline

Quickly resend specific notifications with a single click from the timeline list

Direct Access from Timeline

Each notification entry in the timeline has its own resend button for instant access

Timeline Tracking

All resend actions are automatically logged in the order timeline with timestamps

Error Recovery

Easily recover from failed email deliveries or technical issues

Works on Returns & Exchanges

Available on both return detail and exchange detail pages

Customer Service Tool

Perfect for handling customer requests for confirmation emails

Important Notes

Important Note

Resend notification will be only available for the emails you enabled in notification templates and they were sent at least once before.

Quick One-Click Resend

Use the resend button directly from the timeline list for instant resending. The notification will be sent immediately with the same content as the original.

Customer Communication

When a customer requests a confirmation email, use the timeline resend feature rather than manually forwarding emails to maintain proper tracking and branding.

Spam Warning

Avoid resending the same notification multiple times in a short period, as this may trigger spam filters or annoy customers.

Available on Both Pages

The resend notification feature works identically on both return detail and exchange detail pages, making it easy to resend notifications regardless of the request type.

Check Timeline History

Before resending, review the timeline to see when the notification was last sent and avoid duplicate sends.

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