# 4.11 Announcement Feature

**ZTrust** comes with a built-in **Announcement feature** that allows administrators to broadcast important updates or information directly to users of specific applications. Announcements can be configured at the **client level**, ensuring that only the relevant users receive them.

For example, if a realm contains 10 applications, administrators can choose to publish announcements for only 2 applications, each with its own tailored message. This provides a centralized and reliable way to share critical changes, system updates, policy modifications, or general notifications in real time—without relying on external communication channels.

By enabling application-specific announcements, ZTrust ensures that users stay informed with the right information at the right time, while giving administrators fine-grained control over communication.

**Configuring the Announcement Feature:**

1. Log in to the ZTrust Admin Console.\\

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2. Select the realm where your application is configured.\\

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3. From the left **sidebar**, navigate to the **Clients** section.\\

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4. You will see a list of **clients** (applications). Choose the **client** for which you want to configure the Announcement feature.

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5. In the client settings, locate the Announcement option (displayed as the 4th input field).\\

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6. Enter the desired announcement message in **JSON** format like below\\

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7. **Save** your change&#x73;**.** The announcement will now be displayed at the **top of the login page** for that application.

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