# 🔔 Dashboard Alerts

The Infinity Dashboard includes 20 professional alert conditions covering every major signal type. These alerts can trigger notifications, webhooks, or automated trading through TradingView's alert system.

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#### Alert Categories

* 📦 **Order Block Alerts** (6 types)
* 📊 **MTF Alignment Alerts** (6 types)
* 🧭 **Market Structure Alerts** (4 types)
* ☁️ **Cloud Band Alerts** (4 types)
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#### Alert Benefits

* Real-time signal notifications
* Webhook automation support
* Multi-platform integration
* Customizable conditions
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**Pro Tip:** Start with 2-3 key alerts to avoid notification overload. Add more as you refine your strategy.
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### 📦 Order Block Alerts

#### Zone Entry/Exit Alerts

| Alert Name               | Trigger Condition                 | Best Use                    | Priority |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------- | --------------------------- | -------- |
| **Entered Bullish OB**   | Price enters demand zone          | Potential long entry setup  | High     |
| **Entered Bearish OB**   | Price enters supply zone          | Potential short entry setup | High     |
| **Exit from Bullish OB** | Price leaves demand zone upward   | Potential long entry setup  | Medium   |
| **Exit from Bearish OB** | Price leaves supply zone downward | Potential short entry setup | Medium   |

#### Zone Break Alerts

| Alert Name                | Trigger Condition              | Best Use                       | Priority |
| ------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------------ | -------- |
| **Bullish OB Break Down** | Demand zone broken/invalidated | Exit longs, zone flip warning  | High     |
| **Bearish OB Break Up**   | Supply zone broken/invalidated | Exit shorts, zone flip warning | High     |

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1. Create Alert → Condition: Infinity Dashboard
2. Select: "Entered Bullish OB"
3. Options: Once Per Bar Close
4. Actions: Notification + Webhook (optional)
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### 📊 MTF Alignment Alerts

#### Alignment Strength Alerts

| Alert Name                     | Trigger Condition        | Rarity | Power   | Recommended Action |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------ | ------ | ------- | ------------------ |
| **MTF Strong Bullish**         | 6+ timeframes bullish    | Common | High    | Standard position  |
| **MTF Strong Bearish**         | 6+ timeframes bearish    | Common | High    | Standard position  |
| **MTF Full Bullish Alignment** | All 8 timeframes bullish | Rare   | Maximum | Larger position    |
| **MTF Full Bearish Alignment** | All 8 timeframes bearish | Rare   | Maximum | Larger position    |

#### Bias Change Alerts

| Alert Name                  | Trigger Condition                      | Best Use                   | Timing |
| --------------------------- | -------------------------------------- | -------------------------- | ------ |
| **MTF Bias Flip → Bullish** | Average crosses into bullish territory | Trend change early warning | Early  |
| **MTF Bias Flip → Bearish** | Average crosses into bearish territory | Trend change early warning | Early  |

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**High Value Alert:** MTF Full Alignment alerts are rare but extremely powerful - consider larger positions or tighter monitoring when these trigger.
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### 🧭 Market Structure Alerts

#### Structure Break Alerts

| Alert Name        | Signal Type               | Importance  | Action             | Visual      |
| ----------------- | ------------------------- | ----------- | ------------------ | ----------- |
| **Bullish CHoCH** | Trend reversal to bullish | 🔥 Critical | Major long signal  | Dashed line |
| **Bearish CHoCH** | Trend reversal to bearish | 🔥 Critical | Major short signal | Dashed line |
| **Bullish BOS**   | Uptrend continuation      | 📊 Moderate | Add to longs       | Solid line  |
| **Bearish BOS**   | Downtrend continuation    | 📊 Moderate | Add to shorts      | Solid line  |

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**Alert Priority:** CHoCH > BOS (reversals more significant than continuations)

* Use CHoCH for position entry
* Use BOS for position management
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### ☁️ Cloud Band Alerts

#### Breakout & Cross Alerts

| Alert Name              | Trigger Condition                       | Market State       | Signal Strength |
| ----------------------- | --------------------------------------- | ------------------ | --------------- |
| **Cloud Breakout Up**   | Close above upper cloud + rising slope  | Strong momentum    | Very High       |
| **Cloud Breakout Down** | Close below lower cloud + falling slope | Strong momentum    | Very High       |
| **Cloud Midband ↑**     | Price crosses above midband             | Bias shift bullish | Medium          |
| **Cloud Midband ↓**     | Price crosses below midband             | Bias shift bearish | Medium          |

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### ⚙️ Alert Configuration Guide

#### Step-by-Step Setup

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#### Open Alert Dialog

Click the alarm clock icon in the top toolbar or press **Alt+A**
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#### Select Condition

Choose **"Infinity Dashboard"** from the condition dropdown
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#### Choose Alert Type

Select from the 20 available alert conditions listed above
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#### Configure Options

* **Frequency:** Once Per Bar Close (recommended)
* **Expiration:** Open-ended or specific date
* **Alert name:** Custom description
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#### Set Actions

* Notify on App
* Show Popup
* Send Email
* Webhook URL (for automation)
* Play Sound
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#### Alert Frequency Options

| Setting                | Behavior                             | Best For                | Notes               |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------ | ----------------------- | ------------------- |
| **Once Per Bar**       | Triggers every bar meeting condition | Active monitoring       | Can be noisy        |
| **Once Per Bar Close** | Triggers on confirmed close          | Stable signals          | ✅ Recommended       |
| **Once**               | Triggers once then deactivates       | Single event monitoring | Manual reset needed |

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### 🎯 Alert Strategies

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{% tab title="🛡️ Conservative" %}
**Focus on high-probability signals:**

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1. MTF Strong Bullish/Bearish
2. Bullish/Bearish CHoCH
3. Cloud Breakout Up/Down
```

**Total alerts:** 6 **Best for:** Beginners, swing traders
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{% tab title="⚔️ Aggressive" %}
**Catch every opportunity:**

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1. All Order Block entries/exits
2. All MTF alignments
3. All BOS signals
4. All Cloud crosses
```

**Total alerts:** 20 **Best for:** Active traders, scalpers
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{% tab title="⚖️ Balanced" %}
**Recommended setup:**

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1. MTF Strong alignments (trend)
2. CHoCH only (reversals)
3. Order Block entries (zones)
4. Cloud breakouts (momentum)
```

**Total alerts:** 10 **Best for:** Most traders
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### 💡 Pro Tips

#### Alert Optimization

1. **Start simple:** Begin with 2-3 alerts, add more gradually
2. **Use "Once Per Bar Close":** Reduces false signals significantly
3. **Combine conditions:** Multiple confirmations = higher probability
4. **Time-based filters:** Avoid alerts during low-liquidity hours
5. **Test first:** Paper trade alerts before live trading

#### Alert Fatigue Prevention

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**Organization:**

* Group similar alerts
* Use different notification sounds
* Color-code by importance
* Name alerts clearly
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**Management:**

* Set quiet hours
* Disable during ranging markets
* Review and prune weekly
* Use alert expiration dates
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### ⚠️ Common Issues

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<summary><strong>Alert not triggering</strong></summary>

* Verify indicator is loaded on chart
* Check alert condition matches current version
* Ensure "Once Per Bar Close" for stability
* Confirm TradingView plan has available alert slots
* Check that the specific condition is met

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<summary><strong>Too many alerts</strong></summary>

* Reduce to core signals only
* Increase timeframe (fewer triggers)
* Use stronger conditions (Full alignment vs Strong)
* Set expiration dates
* Group similar alerts together

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<summary><strong>False signals</strong></summary>

* Always use "Once Per Bar Close"
* Avoid alerts on timeframes < 5 minutes
* Combine multiple confirmations
* Check market conditions (ranging vs trending)
* Review alert logic periodically

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<summary><strong>Webhook not working</strong></summary>

* Verify webhook URL is correct
* Check JSON format validity
* Test with simple message first
* Ensure receiving service is online
* Check firewall/security settings

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### 📚 Quick Reference

#### Alert Cheat Sheet

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**Order Blocks:**

* Entry = Potential setup
* Exit = Take profit
* Break = Zone invalidated

**MTF Dashboard:**

* Strong = 6+ timeframes
* Full = All 8 timeframes
* Flip = Trend change
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**Market Structure:**

* CHoCH = Reversal (priority)
* BOS = Continuation

**Cloud Bands:**

* Breakout = Momentum
* Midband = Bias shift
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#### Alert Setup Checklist

* [ ] Select Infinity Dashboard condition
* [ ] Choose specific alert type
* [ ] Set to "Once Per Bar Close"
* [ ] Configure notification method
* [ ] Test with paper trading
* [ ] Set appropriate expiration
* [ ] Name alert descriptively

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*For additional support with alerts, visit our*[ *FAQ*](https://docs.infinityalgo.com/faq/faq-and-troubleshoot) *or* [*contact support.*](https://infinityalgo.com/#contact)