No-Code Alert Setup
Learn how to automate TradingView strategies without accessing their source code
Introduction
Even if you don't have access to a TradingView script's source code, you may still be able to automate the strategy through our TradeSgnl EA. This guide will show you how to determine if a script can be automated and how to set up the proper alerts.
Want to Automate an Indicator Instead of a Strategy?
While this guide focuses on automating TradingView strategies without code access, automating indicators requires a different approach.
For indicators, we highly recommend using our TradeSgnl Strategy Builder which lets you create custom strategies based on any indicator available in TradingView without needing to write code.
Learn About Strategy BuilderNot all TradingView scripts can be automated without code access. To determine if your script is compatible, you'll need to perform a simple feasibility test focused on identifying if it's built as a strategy.
What You'll Need:
A TradingView account (paid plan recommended for alerts)
The script/strategy you want to automate already added to your chart
Your TradeSgnl EA properly configured and connected
Strategy Automation Testing
The first step is to determine if your TradingView script can be automated without code access. This section will guide you through the process of checking if a script is built as a strategy.
Checking for Strategy Scripts
Apply the script to your chart
Make sure the script is properly loaded and showing on your TradingView chart
Create an alert (Alt+A on Windows / Option+A on Mac)
This will open the alert creation dialog
Under 'Condition', select the strategy
In the dropdown menu, choose the script you want to automate
Look for 'Order fills only' option
If this option is available, the script is a strategy and can be automated
How to Identify a True Strategy
TradingView strategy scripts are built using the strategy() function in Pine Script. These scripts show backtest results, trade stats, and equity curves in the "Strategy Tester" panel at the bottom of your chart. If you see these elements, it's likely a strategy that can be automated.
Strategy Implementation
Once you've confirmed that your script is a strategy that can be automated, follow these steps to set up the appropriate alerts for trade execution with TradeSgnl EA:
Apply the strategy script to your desired chart and timeframe
Make sure it's properly configured with your preferred settings
Create a new alert (Alt+A on Windows / Option+A on Mac)
Select the strategy under 'Condition' and choose 'Order fills only'
Configure the Alert Message
The alert message determines what action the TradeSgnl EA will take when receiving the signal. You can use a basic format or leverage TradingView's dynamic placeholders for more advanced configurations.
Basic Alert Message Format
For a simple alert message with fixed parameters:
LicenseID,buy,{{ticker}},risk=1Or with stop loss and take profit parameters:
LicenseID,buy,{{ticker}},risk=1,sl=10,tp=20Dynamic Strategy Alert Message
For more dynamic signals that use the strategy's own parameters:
LicenseID,{{strategy.order.action}},{{ticker}},risk={{strategy.order.contracts}}Popular Strategy Placeholders:
| Placeholder | Description |
|---|---|
| {{ticker}} | Returns the ticker symbol used in the alert (EURUSD, BTCUSD, etc.) |
| {{strategy.order.action}} | Returns "buy" or "sell" for the executed order |
| {{strategy.order.contracts}} | Returns the number of contracts for the executed order |
| {{strategy.market_position}} | Returns "long", "short", or "flat" indicating current position |
Configure Alert Notifications
In the Notifications tab, select Webhook URL
This enables sending the alert to your TradeSgnl EA
Enter the webhook URL: https://webhook.tradesgnl.com
This directs your alerts to the TradeSgnl alert processing service
Click Create to save the alert
Your alert is now set up and will send signals to your TradeSgnl EA
Important Notes
• Replace "LicenseID" with your actual TradeSgnl license ID from your dashboard.
• TradingView requires a paid plan (Essential or higher) to use webhooks for alerts.
• Each alert operates independently, so set up alerts for all desired symbols and timeframes separately.
Best Practices
Follow these key practices to ensure safe and effective automation of TradingView strategies:
Start with Demo Trading
Test all strategies on demo accounts first to verify alerts, position sizing, and stop loss/take profit functionality before risking real capital.
Configure Alerts Properly
Use 'Once Per Bar Close' trigger, set appropriate expirations, and name alerts clearly with symbol and timeframe information.
Manage Risk Carefully
Always use stop losses, start with small position sizes (0.01-0.1 lots), and set daily/weekly loss limits in your EA configuration.
Select Strategies Wisely
Choose strategies with proven backtest results, favorable profit factors (> 1.5), reasonable drawdowns, and consistent performance across different market conditions.
Additional Resources
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