> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.alertdog.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bark

> Push messages to iOS devices via Bark, supports offline notifications, exclusive push method for Apple users

Introduction: Bark is a push tool designed specifically for iOS users, which can push AlertDog monitoring messages to your iPhone or iPad, supporting offline notifications and custom ringtones.

<Note>
  Before using Bark notifications, you need to install the Bark App on your iOS device
</Note>

# Setup Steps

## Step 1: Open Bark to Get Push URL

Open Bark on your iOS device to get your exclusive push URL

<Frame caption="Copy Your Exclusive Bark Push URL">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alertdog/NmTmCeFNBk4WSdFg/images/notification-channels/bark/bark-notification-test.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NmTmCeFNBk4WSdFg&q=85&s=8bc759fe8384d143192d8f80d121abe6" alt="Copy Bark push URL" style={{ maxHeight: "500px" }} width="595" height="1281" data-path="images/notification-channels/bark/bark-notification-test.png" />
</Frame>

## Step 2: Create Bark Notification Channel and Enter Push URL

Open AlertDog **Add New Channel** -> **Bark** -> **Enter your Bark exclusive push URL** -> **Confirm**

<Frame caption="Create Notification Channel">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/alertdog/NmTmCeFNBk4WSdFg/images/notification-channels/bark/bark-key-config.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NmTmCeFNBk4WSdFg&q=85&s=98f4913d69c6fe3d2ada0d8115ce3e12" alt="Create notification channel" width="1436" height="714" data-path="images/notification-channels/bark/bark-key-config.png" />
</Frame>

## Step 3: Setup Complete

After configuration, when monitoring is triggered, messages will be pushed to your iOS device via APNs, even when the screen is off or offline.

# FAQ

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Does Bark support Android devices?">
    No. Bark is a push tool designed specifically for iOS. Android users can choose other notification methods.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I customize push ringtones?">
    Yes. You can set custom ringtones and notification styles in the Bark App.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does using Bark require payment?">
    The Bark App is free to use, but if you use a self-hosted server, you need to deploy it yourself.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>