How to Set TradingView Alerts¶

⚠️ EDUCATIONAL GUIDE

This alert setup guide is for educational purposes only. This is NOT investment or trading advice. Alerts are technical analysis tools only.

This guide explains the process of setting up reliable, close-confirmed alerts for Signal Pilot indicators. Proper alert configuration ensures signals are never missed and false intrabar notifications are avoided.

✅ Prerequisites (Before You Begin)¶

📋 What You Need

Make sure you have these ready before setting up alerts:

🔴 Required

Requirement	Details	Why It's Needed
TradingView Account	Any tier (Free, Essential, Plus, Premium)	Free accounts can create basic alerts (limited quantity). Paid tiers get more alerts.
Signal Pilot Indicator	At least one indicator added to your chart (Pentarch, Janus Atlas, etc.)	You can only create alerts for indicators that are actually on your chart.
5-10 Minutes	Time for setup and testing	First-time alert setup takes ~10 minutes. Subsequent alerts take ~2 minutes each.

🟡 Highly Recommended

Item	Purpose	Notes
TradingView Mobile App	Receive alerts on your phone	Download: iOS or Android. Essential for real-time notifications.
Notification Permissions	Allow TradingView to send push notifications	Enable in your phone settings: Settings → TradingView → Notifications → Allow
Email Access	Receive alert emails as backup	Use an email you check regularly. Mobile alerts are faster, but email is good backup.

🟢 Optional (Advanced Users)

Feature	Requirement	Use Case
Webhook Alerts	TradingView Pro, Pro+, or Premium plan	Send alerts to Discord, Telegram, or custom automation. See Webhook Guide.
SMS Alerts	TradingView Premium plan + SMS setup	Receive text messages for critical alerts. Most users use mobile app instead (free).

⚠️ Account Tier Limits

Free TradingView accounts are limited to 1 active alert at a time (as of 2025). If you need multiple alerts, consider upgrading to:

Essential ($14.95/month): 20 alerts
Plus ($29.95/month): 100 alerts
Premium ($59.95/month): 400 alerts + SMS + webhooks

Check current pricing at TradingView Pricing.

✅ Ready to Start?

If you have a TradingView account and a Signal Pilot indicator on your chart, you're ready to create your first alert! Continue to the next section.

Missing something? Complete the prerequisites above, then return to this guide.

🎯 Why Alerts Matter Beginner Friendly¶

📋

Alert Setup Process

Right-click → Add Alert → Choose condition → Name it → Set notifications → "Once Per Bar Close" → Create

Critical Setup

Alerts provide: - Instant notifications when signals fire - The ability to monitor markets without watching charts 24/7 - Automated signal notifications via webhooks - Coverage of multiple markets simultaneously

Key principle: The "Once Per Bar Close" setting avoids repainting and false signals.

🔔 Quick Setup (Step-by-Step) Beginner Friendly¶

These steps work for any Signal Pilot indicator (Pentarch, OmniDeck, Janus, etc.).

1️⃣ Step 1: Open Alert Dialog¶

Open the alert dialog by right-clicking the chart and selecting "Add alert..."

The keyboard shortcut Alt+A (Windows) or Cmd+A (Mac) also opens the alert dialog.

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TradingView Alert Button Location

We'll add a screenshot showing where to find the alert button on TradingView charts and the right-click context menu.

2️⃣ Step 2: Select Indicator¶

The Condition dropdown displays available Signal Pilot indicators.

Examples:

"Pentarch v1.0"
"OmniDeck v1.0"
"Janus Atlas v1.0"

Note: Add the indicator to the chart before creating the alert.

3️⃣ Step 3: Choose Event¶

The Event dropdown displays available signals for the selected indicator.

Common Pentarch events:

IGN Event - Indicates potential bullish reversal
CAP Event - Indicates exhaustion conditions
BDN Event - Indicates potential bearish breakdown
TD Event - Early-cycle warning
WRN Event - Late-cycle warning

Common Janus events:

New Support Level
New Resistance Level
FVG Created

Common OmniDeck events:

(Includes all Pentarch events plus more)

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Alert Condition Dropdown Menu

We'll add a screenshot of the condition dropdown menu showing how to select Signal Pilot indicators and event types.

4️⃣ Step 4: Configure Options (CRITICAL)¶

⚠️ Most Important Step

Options → Select the "Once Per Bar Close" setting.

This is the most important setting:

✅ Alerts only fire when the signal is CONFIRMED (bar closed)
✅ No disappearing signals
✅ No repainting
❌ WITHOUT this: False intrabar alerts will occur

Expiration:

"Don't expire" creates permanent alerts
Set an expiration date for temporary alerts

Actions:

✅ "Notify on App" enables mobile notifications
✅ "Show Popup" enables desktop notifications
✅ "Send Email" enables email notifications (optional)
✅ "Webhook URL" enables automation (optional)

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Alert Options Panel - "Once Per Bar Close" Setting

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5️⃣ Step 5: Name Your Alert¶

The alert name field allows for clear, descriptive identification.

Good alert names: - "BTC Daily IGN - Bullish Signal" - "ETH 4H CAP - Exhaustion Signal" - "SPY 1H BDN - Bearish Signal"

Bad alert names: - "Alert 1" - "Test" - "Signal"

Why naming matters: - Multiple alerts can accumulate - Clear names enable quick action - Organization and management become easier

Step 6: (Optional) Customize Message¶

The Message field accepts custom text or placeholders.

Simple message:

Pentarch IGN signal fired on {{ ticker }} {{ interval }}
Time: {{ timenow }}
Price: {{ close }}

JSON format (for webhooks/automation):

{
  "ticker": "{{ ticker }}",
  "interval": "{{ interval }}",
  "time": "{{ timenow }}",
  "event": "{{ alert_name }}",
  "price": {{ close }},
  "high": {{ high }},
  "low": {{ low }}
}

Available placeholders: - {{ ticker }} - Symbol name (e.g., BTCUSD) - {{ interval }} - Timeframe (e.g., 1D, 4H) - {{ timenow }} - Timestamp - {{ alert_name }} - Your alert name - {{ close }} - Close price - {{ high }} - High price - {{ low }} - Low price - {{ volume }} - Volume

Step 7: Create Alert¶

The "Create" button finalizes and activates the alert.

The alert becomes active immediately.

✅ What Success Looks Like¶

When properly configured:

The alert appears in the alerts list
The "Alerts" button is located in the top toolbar
Active alerts display in the list
Status shows as "Active"
Notifications arrive only on bar close
No mid-bar spam occurs
Only confirmed signals trigger notifications
Alerts remain reliable and actionable
Notifications are delivered via chosen methods
Phone notification (if enabled)
Email (if enabled)
Pop-up on screen (if enabled)
Webhook sent (if configured)

Example notification:

BTC Daily IGN Event

Pentarch IGN event fired on BTCUSD 1D
Time: 2025-10-29 16:00:00
Price: 67,500

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TradingView Alerts Panel - Active Alerts List

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✅ Knowledge Check

Question: What is the MOST critical alert setting to prevent false signals?

🎨 Alert Management Best Practices¶

Organize Your Alerts¶

By symbol: - BTC alerts - ETH alerts - Stock alerts

By timeframe: - Daily alerts - 4H alerts - 1H alerts

By signal type: - Entry alerts (IGN, BDN) - Exit alerts (CAP, WRN) - Level alerts (Support, Resistance)

Considerations for Alert Volume¶

Maximum recommended: 10-15 active alerts

Why: - Too many alerts can lead to alert fatigue - Alerts may start being ignored - Management becomes harder

Better approach: - Focus on 3-5 main symbols - Alert only on key signals (IGN, CAP, BDN) - Skip TD and WRN (unless specifically wanted) - Augury Grid provides scanning instead of alerting 20+ symbols

Test Your Alerts¶

Before relying on alerts:

Create a test alert on a low timeframe (5m or 15m)
The next signal typically arrives quickly
Verify notification receipt
Check phone notification
Confirm email arrival (if enabled)

If not working: - Check TradingView notification settings - Verify phone app permissions - Review email spam folder - The Troubleshooting Guide provides additional help

🚨 Common Mistakes & Fixes¶

🔍 Alert Not Firing? Check This:

Is it in the Alerts panel? → If no, recreate it
Is it active (not paused)? → If no, enable it
Is "Once Per Bar Close" set? → If no, fix this setting
Has the bar actually closed? → If no, wait for close
Are notifications enabled? → If no, enable in TradingView settings

Pro Tip: Most issues are solved by checking "Once Per Bar Close" and waiting for bar close. Still stuck? See Support.

Mistake #1: Not Using "Once Per Bar Close"¶

Problem: Alerts fire intrabar, then signals disappear

Resolution: 1. Delete incorrect alerts 2. Create new alerts 3. Select the "Once Per Bar Close" setting 4. Save settings

Why this matters: Intrabar signals are preliminary and can change. Only closed-bar signals are final.

Mistake #2: Vague Alert Names¶

Problem: An alert labeled "Signal 1" provides no context

Resolution: - Include the symbol: BTC, ETH, SPY - Specify the timeframe: Daily, 4H, 1H - Note the event: IGN, CAP, BDN - Example: "BTC 4H IGN"

Mistake #3: Too Many Alerts¶

Problem: Alert spam creates overwhelming notifications

Resolution: - Delete low-priority alerts - Narrow focus to the best 3-5 markets - Limit alerts to key events only - Use Augury Grid for scanning

Mistake #4: Wrong Indicator Selected¶

Problem: Alerts don't fire or fire on wrong signals

Resolution: - Verify the indicator's presence on the chart - Match indicator version with alert settings - Confirm event name correctness - Testing with a recent historical signal Perform

Mistake #5: Mobile Notifications Not Working¶

Problem: Alerts fire but phone notifications aren't received

Resolution:

TradingView App: - App → Profile → Settings → Notifications → Enable all options

iPhone: - Settings → Notifications → TradingView → Allow Notifications

Android: - Settings → Apps → TradingView → Notifications → Enable Notifications

Also worth checking: - Do Not Disturb mode status - Phone internet connection - TradingView app update status

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Mobile Notification Settings (iOS & Android)

We'll add screenshots showing where to enable push notifications for TradingView on both iOS and Android devices.

See Troubleshooting: Alerts Not Working

🔗 Webhook Automation (Advanced) Advanced¶

For automating trades with bots:

Webhook URL Setup¶

Obtain a webhook URL from your automation platform:
3Commas
Alertatron
Custom trading bot
In alert settings:
Check "Webhook URL"
Paste the webhook URL
The message Configure in JSON format
Webhook testing process:
Trigger an alert (low timeframe provides quick testing)
Webhook receipt Verify
Bot response Check

Example Webhook Message¶

{
  "signal": "{{ alert_name }}",
  "ticker": "{{ ticker }}",
  "interval": "{{ interval }}",
  "price": {{ close }},
  "timestamp": "{{ timenow }}",
  "action": "enter_long",
  "stop_loss": {{ low }},
  "take_profit": {{ high }}
}

Important: Test automated trading on paper/demo accounts first.

📱 Mobile App Alert Setup¶

iOS (iPhone/iPad)¶

Download the TradingView app from the App Store
Use the same account credentials to log in
Access Profile → Settings → Notifications
Enable "Push Notifications"
Enable Sound
Enable "Important Alerts First"

iPhone System Settings: - Settings → Notifications → TradingView - Allow Notifications: Turn ON - Sounds: Turn ON - Badges: Turn ON - Show on Lock Screen: Turn ON

Android¶

Download the TradingView app from the Play Store
Use the same account credentials to log in
Access Profile → Settings → Notifications
Enable "Push Notifications"
Enable Sound

Android System Settings: - Settings → Apps → TradingView → Notifications - Allow notifications: Turn ON - Override Do Not Disturb: Turn ON (optional)

✅ Alert Checklist¶

Before considering your alert setup complete:

Alerts are set to "Once Per Bar Close"
Alerts have clear, descriptive names
Notification receipt has been tested and confirmed
Mobile app notifications are working
Email notifications are working (if enabled)
Alert count remains manageable (10-15 max)
Alerts are organized by symbol/timeframe/type
Webhook has been configured and tested (if automating)

New to Signal Pilot? - Quick Start - Learn Pentarch in 5 minutes - Onboarding Checklist - Your first 7 days

Having issues? - Troubleshooting: Alerts - FAQ: Alerts

Want to automate? - Webhook Guide - Automation setup - FAQ: Automation

Need help? - Discord Community - Ask questions and get help from users - Support - Contact information

🎓 Pro Tips¶

Higher timeframe alerts (Daily, 4H) tend to be cleaner and more reliable
Testing alerts on a 15m chart provides quick feedback before trusting them
Descriptive names make future management easier
Selective alerting - IGN, CAP, BDN is usually sufficient
Monthly expiration reminders help keep alerts current
Screenshot documentation of alert settings makes recreation easier
Backup list maintenance documents the alert strategy

Alerts enable automated signal reception. Begin the setup process now.

How to Set TradingView Alerts¶

✅ Prerequisites (Before You Begin)¶

🔴 Required

🟡 Highly Recommended

🟢 Optional (Advanced Users)

🎯 Why Alerts Matter Beginner Friendly¶

Alert Setup Process

🔔 Quick Setup (Step-by-Step) Beginner Friendly¶

1️⃣ Step 1: Open Alert Dialog¶

2️⃣ Step 2: Select Indicator¶

3️⃣ Step 3: Choose Event¶

4️⃣ Step 4: Configure Options (CRITICAL)¶

5️⃣ Step 5: Name Your Alert¶

Step 6: (Optional) Customize Message¶

Step 7: Create Alert¶

✅ What Success Looks Like¶

✅ Knowledge Check

🎨 Alert Management Best Practices¶

Organize Your Alerts¶

Considerations for Alert Volume¶

Test Your Alerts¶

🚨 Common Mistakes & Fixes¶

Mistake #1: Not Using "Once Per Bar Close"¶

Mistake #2: Vague Alert Names¶

Mistake #3: Too Many Alerts¶

Mistake #4: Wrong Indicator Selected¶

Mistake #5: Mobile Notifications Not Working¶

🔗 Webhook Automation (Advanced) Advanced¶

Webhook URL Setup¶

Example Webhook Message¶

📱 Mobile App Alert Setup¶

iOS (iPhone/iPad)¶

Android¶

✅ Alert Checklist¶

📚 Related Guides¶

🎓 Pro Tips¶