Notes and Alerts
Overview
DebtRecoup provides note-taking and alert features to document account activity and flag important information for follow-up.
Choosing Between Notes, Alerts, and Hot
Use:
- A note for a permanent, chronological account record
- An alert for an instruction that must appear whenever the account is opened; remove it when it no longer applies
- Hot to prioritize an account and show an optional comment in the Hot Accounts List
Adding Notes

How to Add a Note
- Open the account
- Find the Notes panel on the right side of the account view
- Click Note
- Enter note content in the Type your note... field
- Click Add
Notes require non-empty text. After a note is saved, the account log records Added Note and the account's Last Worked timestamp is updated.
Note Features
- Free-form text entry
- Automatically timestamped with date and time
- Associated with the user who created it
- Stored in the account's right-side Notes panel
- Added inline from the panel; existing notes are not edited or deleted from this panel
- Can also be added from call logging workflows when a note field is shown
What to Document
Notes should capture:
- Contact attempts and outcomes
- Debtor responses and commitments
- Payment discussions
- Important observations
- Follow-up requirements
Best Practices
- Be clear and concise
- Maintain professional language
- Document facts objectively
- Include relevant details (who, what, when)
Setting Alerts

How to Set an Alert
- Open the account
- Click the Alert button in the action toolbar
- Enter the alert message in Set Account Alert
- Click Save
Alert messages cannot be blank.
Alert Display
When an alert is set on an account:
- The alert text displays prominently when the account is opened
- The account opens an Account Alert! dialog until the alert is removed
- Helps communicate important information to anyone working the account
- Remains visible until cleared or updated
- Existing alerts can be removed from the Set Account Alert dialog
Common Alert Uses
- Special handling instructions
- Important debtor circumstances
- Legal or compliance notes
- Contact restrictions or preferences
Viewing Notes
Notes appear in the right-side Notes panel on the account view, showing:
- Date and time of the note
- User who created the note
- Note content
- Notes listed newest first
Related Topics
- Notes Panel - Viewing note history
- Work Dates - Scheduling follow-ups
- Hot List - Priority management