Push Notifications

Get alerts when backups finish or fail.

Limitations

Notifications are sent only to the endpoint you configure.
If the endpoint is offline, messages may be lost.

macOS Notifications

Enable in FilmCan Settings
Configure style in System Settings > Notifications > FilmCan

ntfy (Phone/Remote)

Create a free account at https://ntfy.sh (or use a self‑hosted ntfy) and install the app on your phone.
Create a topic: e.g. ntfy.sh/mymovie_backup
Paste the topic URL in FilmCan Settings
(Optional) Paste a Bearer token if your topic requires auth

Webhook

Send a JSON payload to your own endpoint (Discord, Slack, custom server, etc.).

Enable Webhook in FilmCan Settings
Paste your Webhook URL
(Optional) Add Custom headers (one per line, Header: Value)

Payload format:

{
  "title": "...",
  "message": "...",
  "fields": {
    "movie": "...",
    "source": "...",
    "destination": "...",
    "sources": "...",
    "destinations": "...",
    "backupAction": "...",
    "bytes": "...",
    "files": "...",
    "duration": "...",
    "backupStatus": "...",
    "backupDetails": "..."
  }
}

The title and message use the same templates as ntfy. Use custom headers to add auth tokens (e.g., Authorization: Bearer <token>).

What You'll Get

Backup complete / failed (per destination)

Troubleshooting

No macOS alerts
System Settings > Notifications > FilmCan

ntfy not working
Check topic URL and internet connection

Webhook not working
Check URL, SSL/TLS, and your endpoint logs

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