Never miss a GAIN OPTIMIZER signal again! TradingView alerts notify you instantly when signals appear, so you don't need to watch charts 24/7.
1. Alert System Overview
What Are Alerts?
Definition: Automated notifications triggered when specific conditions are met on your chart.
Why use alerts:
- ✅ Don't need to watch charts 24/7
- ✅ Get notified on phone/email instantly
- ✅ Never miss important signals
- ✅ Free up mental energy
- ✅ Maintain work-life balance
Alert Types
1. Indicator Alerts (What We'll Use)
- Trigger when GAIN OPTIMIZER generates signal
- BUY signal appears → Notification sent
- SELL signal appears → Notification sent
- Confluence threshold crossed → Notification sent
2. Price Alerts
- When price reaches certain level
- Good for support/resistance
- Complementary to indicator alerts
Alert Limitations by Plan
| Plan | Active Alerts | Server-Side | SMS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (Free) | 1 | ❌ | ❌ |
| Pro | 10 | ✅ | ❌ |
| Pro+ | 100 | ✅ | ✅ |
| Premium | 400 | ✅ | ✅ |
⚠️ Important
Need at least Pro plan ($14.95/month) for serious trading with alerts.
2. Creating Basic Alerts
Step-by-Step Alert Creation
Step 1: Open Alert Dialog
Method 1: Click bell icon 🔔 (top toolbar)
Method 2: Right-click on chart → "Add Alert"
Method 3: Keyboard shortcut: Alt + A
📸 Screenshot: Alert Button Location
Step 2: Select Condition
In the alert dialog:
Condition:
[Dropdown: GAIN OPTIMIZER]
↓
[Dropdown: Buy Signal]
Available GAIN OPTIMIZER conditions:
- New BUY Signal
- New SELL Signal
- Confluence Score Above X
- Confluence Score Below X
- Trend Change
Step 3: Set Alert Options
Options:
☐ Only Once (UNCHECK THIS!)
☐ Expires: Never
⚠️ CRITICAL
UNCHECK "Only Once"! Otherwise alert dies after first trigger. You want alerts for EVERY signal!
Step 4: Configure Notifications
Notifications:
☑ Popup (on-screen notification)
☑ Play Sound (audible alert)
☑ Send Email (notification to inbox)
☐ Send SMS (requires Pro+ plan)
☑ Webhook URL (for automation - advanced)
Recommended for beginners:
- ✅ Popup
- ✅ Play Sound
- ✅ Send Email
- ❌ SMS (unless you have Pro+)
Step 5: Name Your Alert
Alert Name:
GAIN OPTIMIZER - BUY Signal - XAUUSD M15
Naming convention:
[Indicator] - [Signal Type] - [Symbol] [Timeframe]
💡 Why Good Names Matter
With multiple alerts, you need to know which is which instantly. Clear names save time!
Step 6: Customize Message (Optional)
Message:
🚨 GAIN OPTIMIZER BUY SIGNAL! 🚨
Symbol: XAUUSD
Timeframe: 15 min
Confluence Score: {{confluence}}
Price: {{close}}
Time: {{time}}
Check chart immediately!
Available variables:
{{ticker}}- Symbol name{{close}}- Current price{{time}}- Signal time{{confluence}}- Confluence score
Step 7: Create Alert
Click "Create" button at bottom.
Alert is now active! You'll see it in the alerts panel (bell icon → Alerts).
3. GAIN OPTIMIZER Alert Conditions
Alert #1: BUY Signal
Condition:
GAIN OPTIMIZER → New BUY Signal
Triggers when:
- Green arrow appears on chart
- All BUY criteria met
- Confluence above your threshold
Use case: Your primary alert for long entries - essential for all traders
Alert #2: SELL Signal
Condition:
GAIN OPTIMIZER → New SELL Signal
Use case: Your primary alert for short entries - essential for all traders
Alert #3: High-Quality Signals Only
Condition:
GAIN OPTIMIZER → Confluence Score Above 75
Use case:
- If you get too many alerts
- When you only want best setups
- Busy traders who can't check every signal
4. Alert Management
Viewing Active Alerts
- Click bell icon 🔔 (top toolbar)
- Click "Alert Log" tab
- See list of all active alerts
Alert status:
- 🟢 Green = Active, working
- 🟡 Yellow = Triggered recently
- 🔴 Red = Expired or disabled
Editing Alerts
- Click bell icon → Alerts
- Find alert in list
- Click three dots ⋮ next to alert
- Select "Edit"
- Make changes
- Click "Save"
Organizing Alerts
💡 Best Practices
1. Use Clear Naming:
- ✅ GOOD: "XAUUSD M15 - BUY Signal (Conf 70+)"
- ❌ BAD: "Alert 1"
2. Group by Symbol:
XAUUSD M15 - BUY
XAUUSD M15 - SELL
XAUUSD H1 - BUY
XAUUSD H1 - SELL
3. Prioritize:
- Primary trading timeframe: 2 alerts (BUY + SELL)
- Confirmation timeframe: 2 alerts (BUY + SELL)
- Total: 4 alerts per symbol
5. Notification Options
Popup Notifications
What it is:
- On-screen notification window
- Appears in browser
Pros:
- ✅ Instant (if browser open)
- ✅ Can't miss it
- ✅ Quick to dismiss
Best for: Traders watching charts actively, desktop users
Email Notifications
Pros:
- ✅ Works even if browser closed
- ✅ Can check from phone
- ✅ Keep record of all signals
- ✅ Multiple devices
Cons:
- ⚠️ 1-2 minute delay
- ⚠️ Can end up in spam
Setup:
- TradingView Profile → Settings
- Notifications → Email
- Verify email address
- Add tradingview.com to safe senders
Mobile Notifications
What it is: Push notification to phone via TradingView mobile app
Pros:
- ✅ Works anywhere
- ✅ Instant on phone
- ✅ Can trade from mobile
Setup:
- Download TradingView app (iOS/Android)
- Log in with same account
- Enable push notifications (device settings)
- Sync alerts automatically
Alert Best Practices
✅ DO's
- Test Alerts First - Create test alert, trigger manually, verify notifications work
- Use Multiple Types - Popup + Email + Mobile for backup
- Name Clearly - Include symbol, timeframe, condition
- Review Weekly - Check if still relevant, delete unused
❌ DON'Ts
- Don't Rely on One Type - Always have backup notification
- Don't Create and Forget - Alerts can expire, check periodically
- Don't Set Too Many - Alert fatigue = missed signals
- Don't Trade Every Alert Blindly - Alerts are notifications, not commands
Troubleshooting Alerts
Alert Not Triggering
Solutions:
- Check alert settings (condition correct?)
- Verify alert not expired
- Ensure "Only Once" is UNCHECKED
- Test with manual trigger
- Recreate alert if needed
Too Many Alerts
Solutions:
- Increase confluence threshold (75+ instead of 70+)
- Add more filters (only WITH trend)
- Use higher timeframe
- Limit to 1-2 pairs only
Mobile Notifications Not Working
Solutions:
- Check phone notification settings
- TradingView app allowed notifications?
- Phone not in Do Not Disturb mode?
- Try reinstalling app
Alert Setup Checklist
ALERT SETUP CHECKLIST
□ Alert condition selected correctly
□ Symbol and timeframe match
□ "Only Once" is UNCHECKED
□ Expiration set to "Never"
□ Popup notification enabled
□ Email notification enabled
□ Mobile notification enabled
□ Sound alert selected
□ Alert named clearly
□ Custom message added (optional)
□ Alert shows as active
□ Test notification received
What You've Learned
🎓 You Now Know:
- ✅ TradingView alert system overview
- ✅ How to create step-by-step alerts
- ✅ GAIN OPTIMIZER specific conditions
- ✅ Alert management and organization
- ✅ All notification types and setup
- ✅ Best practices and mistakes to avoid
- ✅ Troubleshooting alert problems