diff --git a/backend/internal/notifications/router.go b/backend/internal/notifications/router.go
index afa17a97..4821ec44 100644
--- a/backend/internal/notifications/router.go
+++ b/backend/internal/notifications/router.go
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ func (r *Router) ShouldUseNotify(providerType string, flags map[string]bool) boo
 	switch strings.ToLower(providerType) {
 	case "discord":
 		return flags[FlagDiscordServiceEnabled]
+	case "email":
+		return flags[FlagEmailServiceEnabled]
 	case "gotify":
 		return flags[FlagGotifyServiceEnabled]
 	case "webhook":