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Show a custom alert for matching email subjects
An email subject contains a chosen phrase, then show a fixed custom notification.
An email subject contains a chosen phrase can start the listed Apple action in Shortcuts.
When this helps
An email subject contains a chosen phrase
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How to do it
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Open Shortcuts
Open Shortcuts, choose Automation, and create a personal automation.
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Choose how it starts
Choose the trigger: An email subject contains a chosen phrase.
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Add the Apple actions
Add and arrange: Show a fixed custom notification.
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Set values and permissions
Choose the app, time, filter, destination, or value described above and approve only the requested on-device permissions.
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Test and finish
Choose Run Immediately if offered, tap Done, and test the automation once.
When you are done
Show a fixed custom notification
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