Blackboard Ultra (All Users) - Discussions: Follow or Unfollow a Discussion
This article explains how to follow or unfollow a discussion in Blackboard Ultra to receive or disable notifications about new replies.
Follow or Unfollow a Discussion
Following a discussion allows you to receive email notifications when new replies are made. This can be useful for staying up-to-date and responding promptly.
Steps to Follow:
- Navigate to the desired course in Blackboard Ultra.
- In the Discussions tab, locate and click on the discussion.
- Click the bell icon or "Follow" to the extreme right of "Discussion Topic".

Managing Subscriptions
To Unfollow from a discussion, repeat the steps above. The bell icon will now have a line through it, and the text to the right will be "Unfollow".
Need Additional Support?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:
- Call: (618) 650-5500
- Email: help@siue.edu
- Visit: Lovejoy Library Room 0005 during regular business hours.
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