How to set up ntfy for Pokemon alerts
ntfy is a free, open-source push notification app that bujusjujus supports as an alternative way to receive Pokemon TCG restock alerts. Setup takes about 2 minutes on iPhone or Android.
Deprecated — ntfy is being phased out
ntfy still delivers alerts for subscribers already set up on it, but ntfy support is deprecated: it is no longer recommended, new features are not built for it, and it will not be supported indefinitely. The bujusjujus iPhone app, Android app, and web app are the supported way to get alerts — nothing to configure, no server URL, no topic to copy. Install the app →
The instructions below are kept for subscribers already running ntfy. If you are setting up for the first time, install the app instead.
What is ntfy?
ntfy (pronounced "notify") is a free, open-source push notification service. It lets a service like bujusjujus send notifications straight to your phone through a standalone app, without using your email, your phone number, or your Discord login. bujusjujus now has its own iPhone, Android, and web apps, so ntfy is an alternative rather than the default.
When you subscribe to bujusjujus, you get a private ntfy topic — a unique channel that only you receive. When a Pokemon TCG restock fires, the alert is published to your topic and ntfy delivers it as a push notification on your phone within seconds.
Why ntfy beats email or Discord
- Push, not email. Email is too slow for restocks. By the time you read it, the product is gone.
- Private, not shared. Discord channels share alerts with thousands of members all racing for the same drop. ntfy alerts go to your phone alone.
- Free. No Nitro subscription, no SMS fees.
- No tracking. ntfy is open source. No phone number or email required to receive alerts.
Setup steps
Subscribe to bujusjujus
Create your account and complete checkout at bujusjujus.com. On the success page, open the “Advanced: route alerts through the ntfy app instead” section to find your server URL and personal topic name. They are also at the bottom of your welcome email.
Install the ntfy app
Download ntfy from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). The app is free and the developer is heckel.io. The icon is orange.
Add your subscription topic
Open ntfy and tap the + button to subscribe to a new topic. Enter the topic name from your bujusjujus signup confirmation. When prompted for the server, use the bujusjujus server URL provided (instead of the default ntfy.sh).
Allow notifications
When ntfy asks for notification permission, allow it. Without this, alerts won't reach your lock screen — and the whole point is instant lock-screen delivery.
Confirm it's working
Within a few minutes you should start receiving real-time alerts. If a drop happens during your first session, you'll feel the buzz and tap straight through to the retailer's product page.
iPhone vs. Android — anything different?
The setup is identical. iOS occasionally throttles background notifications more aggressively than Android, but ntfy uses Apple Push Notification Service (APNS) properly so alerts arrive instantly even with the app closed. On Android, make sure ntfy is excluded from any battery optimization or "Doze" mode for absolute reliability.
Troubleshooting
I subscribed but I'm not getting alerts
- Check that you allowed notifications for ntfy in your phone's Settings → Notifications.
- Confirm you entered the correct topic name and server URL from your signup confirmation.
- Restocks don't happen every minute — there can be hours between drops. If you've waited 24+ hours and seen nothing, email [email protected].
Can I get alerts on more than one device?
Yes. Install ntfy on every device you want and subscribe to the same topic on each. All your devices will receive the alert simultaneously.
Can I get alerts in a desktop browser?
Yes. ntfy has a web interface that works in any modern browser — go to your bujusjujus ntfy server URL, log in if needed, and add your topic. Useful for receiving alerts while at a computer.
Ready to get alerted?
Subscribe to bujusjujus and you'll be receiving Pokemon TCG restock alerts within minutes. Most subscribers should install the bujusjujus app instead — it is the recommended setup and takes about a minute.