TFS hosted build controller to send email alerts

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Has anyone ever configured the: tfs.visualstudio.com "hosted build controller" to send emails when a build is started, failed, or completed? Note: this is not TFS - Team Foundation Server, it's the Team Foundation Services hosted by MS.

I'd like to be able to send an alert so my testers know to take a break during the builds.

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You can setup team alerts using the Team Foundation Service. It is also available in Team Foundation Server for on-premises as well. I have a walkthrough available here: http://www.edsquared.com/2012/02/09/Creating+EMail+Alerts+For+Team+Members+In+TFS.aspx

Build Team Alerts in Team Foundation Service

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You need to set alerts in the project portal. Just click on the small cog on the upper right corner and click on the Alerts tab.

There you can customize alerts for your project.

By the way, you can do that inside Visual Studio as well, in the Team menu.

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I use Team Foundation Server and its very easy to create alerts there. This is what I found for the team foudnation service : http://blog.nwcadence.com/team-alerts-in-visual-studio-11-team-foundation-service/