How can I send push notifications to a specific list of users from my own system?

Yes, you can target a specific list of users by creating a user segment. There are two primary methods to do this:

Method 1: Importing a CSV File

This method is ideal for one-time campaigns where you have a static list of users.

1. Prepare your user list as a CSV file. The file must contain a column with user identifiers, such as Push Tokens, Hardware IDs (HWID), or your custom User IDs.
2. In your Pushwoosh Control Panel, navigate to Audience → Segments.
3. Click Create Segment and choose the option to import your CSV file (e.g., Import Segment).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to upload your file and map the identifiers.

Once the import is complete, your segment will be ready for targeting.

Method 2: Using Tags (Recommended for Dynamic Lists)

This method is more flexible and automated. You can assign tags to users from your application's backend, and Pushwoosh will dynamically update the segment.

1. From your application, assign a specific Tag to the users you want to target. For example, you could assign a Tag like special_offer with a value of true.
2. In your Pushwoosh Control Panel, go to Audience → Segments and click Create Segment.
3. Create a new segment based on a condition. For example, set the condition to "Tag special_offer is true".

This segment will automatically include any user who is assigned this tag, eliminating the need for manual file uploads for every campaign.

Sending a Push Notification to Your Segment

Once your segment is created using either method:

1. Begin composing your push notification.
2. When you reach the audience selection step, choose the Send to segment option.
3. Select your newly created segment from the dropdown list to target your message.