# notify
## Syntax ##
## Parameters ##
| | |
| --- | --- |
| `-away`: | Notifies you if the target modifies its away status. |
| `-list`: | Displays the list of notifications. |
The nickname or mask to get a notification for; if no arguments are given,
the current matching notifications will be displayed.
You may also provide the network that the target must be on.
## Description ##
Notifies you when a nickname or users matching a host on the notification
list comes online or offline.
## Examples ##
/NOTIFY -list
/NOTIFY -away mike
/NOTIFY bob
/NOTIFY *!*@staff.irssi.org
## See also ##
[AWAY](/documentation/help/1.4/away), [HILIGHT](/documentation/help/1.4/hilight), [UNNOTIFY](/documentation/help/1.4/unnotify)