Everything you need to know about instant phone call alerts for TradingView
Get answers to 50+ common questions about setting up, using, and optimizing trading alerts
TradingView itself doesn't offer phone call alerts - it only provides email, SMS, webhook, and in-app notifications. However, you can use TradeAlert.Pro to receive TradingView webhooks and convert them into instant phone calls. Simply connect your TradingView alerts to our webhook URL, and we'll call your phone in under 2 seconds when alerts trigger.
Phone call alerts are the fastest method, delivering notifications in under 2 seconds. TradeAlert.Pro provides sub-2 second delivery from TradingView webhook to phone call, which is 3-5x faster than SMS alerts (5-10 seconds) and much faster than email. Phone calls are also impossible to miss compared to push notifications.
Setting up phone alerts takes less than 2 minutes: (1) Sign up at TradeAlert.Pro and get your unique webhook URL, (2) In TradingView, create an alert and paste the webhook URL in the notifications section, (3) When your alert triggers, your phone will ring instantly with a voice message containing your alert details.
For instant notifications, use TradingView webhooks connected to a phone call service like TradeAlert.Pro. Webhooks are the fastest notification method TradingView offers, and phone calls ensure you never miss an alert. This combination delivers alerts in under 2 seconds with 99.9% reliability.
Phone calls are the best method for real-time trading alerts because they are: (1) Impossible to miss - your phone rings, (2) Fastest delivery - under 2 seconds vs 5-10+ seconds for SMS/email, (3) Work everywhere - no app required, (4) Wake you up - critical for overnight alerts. For serious traders, phone call alerts provide the reliability needed for time-sensitive decisions.
Webhooks are available on TradingView Pro ($14.95/month), Pro+ ($29.95/month), and Premium ($59.95/month) plans. The free Essential plan does not include webhook functionality. You'll also need to enable 2-factor authentication on your TradingView account for security.
TradingView webhooks send HTTP POST requests to a URL you specify when an alert triggers. The webhook contains JSON data about your alert (ticker, price, message, etc.). Services like TradeAlert.Pro receive these webhooks and convert them into phone calls, SMS, or other actions in real-time.
To set up a webhook: (1) Create or edit an alert in TradingView, (2) In the Notifications tab, check "Webhook URL", (3) Paste your webhook endpoint URL (like your TradeAlert.Pro webhook URL), (4) Optionally customize the message/JSON payload, (5) Click Create/Save. The webhook will now send data to your URL when the alert triggers.
A webhook URL is a web address that receives data from TradingView when your alerts trigger. It's an endpoint that listens for HTTP POST requests containing your alert information. For TradeAlert.Pro, your webhook URL looks like: tradealert.pro/hook/[your-username]/[your-api-key]
No, webhooks require a paid TradingView subscription (Pro, Pro+, or Premium). However, once you have a paid TradingView plan, you can use TradeAlert.Pro's free tier which includes 3 free phone calls per month - no credit card required.
Yes, phone alerts are superior for trading because: (1) Speed - phone calls arrive in under 2 seconds vs 5-10 seconds for SMS, (2) Reliability - phone calls have 99.9% delivery rate vs SMS which can be delayed or fail, (3) Impossible to miss - phones ring loudly vs SMS that can be on silent, (4) Wake you up - critical for overnight trading. For time-sensitive trading decisions, phone calls are the clear winner.
Phone calls are better for trading alerts. Push notifications can be missed if your phone is on silent, the app is closed, or notifications are buried. Phone calls ring loudly regardless of your phone state, work without any app, and are delivered 3-5x faster. If you need to act quickly on alerts, phone calls are essential.
Alert delivery speed depends on the method: Phone calls (via webhook) - under 2 seconds, TradingView webhooks - 1-2 seconds, SMS - 5-10 seconds, Email - 10-60 seconds, Push notifications - 3-15 seconds. For the fastest alerts, use TradingView webhooks with a phone call service like TradeAlert.Pro.
SMS alerts are often delayed (5-10+ seconds) due to carrier routing, network congestion, and SMS gateway limitations. This is a fundamental limitation of SMS technology. Phone calls via webhooks are much faster (under 2 seconds) because they use different infrastructure and have higher priority in telecommunications networks.
For push notifications, yes you need the TradingView app installed and running. However, for phone call alerts via TradeAlert.Pro, you don't need any app - we call your regular phone number directly. This makes phone alerts more reliable since they work even if you don't have the app installed or your phone is offline.
TradeAlert.Pro offers two plans: Free Forever - $0/month with 3 calls per month (no credit card required), and Premium - $8/month with 500 calls per month. Both plans include sub-2 second delivery, 99.9% uptime, SMS backup, and full call history. Competitors typically charge $10-15+ for similar service.
TradingView doesn't offer phone alerts directly. To get phone alerts, you need TradeAlert.Pro which costs $8/month for 500 calls (or 3 free calls/month on the free plan). This is in addition to your TradingView subscription. Combined, the total is approximately $23/month (TradingView Pro $15 + TradeAlert $8).
Yes! TradeAlert.Pro offers 3 free calls per month on the Free Forever plan - no credit card required. This lets you test the service with your real trading alerts before upgrading. The free plan includes all premium features: sub-2 second delivery, SMS backup, and 99.9% uptime.
If you use all your monthly credits, alerts will stop being delivered until your credits reset (monthly on your billing date). You can upgrade to Premium anytime for more credits, or purchase additional credits as needed. You'll receive a warning email when you're near your limit.
Yes, you can cancel anytime with no cancellation fees or penalties. When you cancel, you'll retain your benefits until the end of your billing period. You can also reactivate your subscription at any time. We also offer a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied.
Setup takes less than 2 minutes. The process is: (1) Sign up at TradeAlert.Pro (30 seconds), (2) Verify your phone number (30 seconds), (3) Copy your webhook URL (5 seconds), (4) Paste it into your TradingView alert (30 seconds). That's it - you'll receive your first phone call when the alert triggers.
TradeAlert.Pro supports phone numbers in 100+ countries worldwide. Simply enter your number in international format (e.g., +1234567890 for US, +447123456789 for UK). Landlines and mobile numbers are both supported.
Currently, each TradeAlert.Pro account supports one verified phone number. If you need alerts sent to multiple numbers, you can create multiple accounts (each with its own unique webhook URL) or contact support about enterprise options.
The call message automatically includes information from your TradingView alert: ticker symbol, action (BUY/SELL), and any custom message you add to the alert. To customize, simply edit the "Message" field in your TradingView alert settings. For example: "Bitcoin breaking out - check the 15-minute chart".
Yes! After setting up your webhook, you can: (1) Create a test alert in TradingView with a condition that will trigger immediately, (2) Use TradeAlert.Pro's test button in your dashboard to trigger a test call, (3) Try the free 3 calls to verify everything works. Always test before relying on alerts for real trading.
TradeAlert.Pro provides 99.9% uptime guarantee with sub-2 second delivery. This is significantly more reliable than SMS (which can be delayed or lost) or push notifications (which depend on app state). We use enterprise-grade Twilio infrastructure with automatic failover and SMS backup for maximum reliability.
If you miss a call, you'll automatically receive an SMS backup (included in all plans) with your alert details. You can also view all missed alerts in your dashboard with complete call history, timestamps, and alert data. The dashboard is accessible 24/7 from any device.
Yes, TradeAlert.Pro operates 24/7/365 with 99.9% uptime. This is critical for traders in global markets (forex, crypto) that trade around the clock. Unlike services with "business hours", we monitor and deliver alerts at any time, including weekends and holidays.
TradeAlert.Pro uses enterprise infrastructure with automatic failover and redundancy. In the rare event of downtime, we have SMS backup that activates automatically. We also monitor uptime 24/7 and will notify users of any issues. Our 99.9% uptime SLA means less than 45 minutes of downtime per month.
Your TradeAlert.Pro dashboard shows complete call history with status for each alert: delivered, missed, failed, etc. You'll also see timestamps, call duration, and alert content. If SMS backup is enabled, you'll receive a text confirmation as well.
Yes, phone numbers are encrypted at rest using AES-256 bank-level encryption. Your number is never shared with third parties, used for marketing, or stored in plain text. We comply with data protection regulations and use enterprise-grade security throughout our infrastructure.
No. Your webhook URL includes a unique API key that acts as a password. Only requests with your exact webhook URL can trigger calls to your phone. The API key is automatically generated and can be regenerated anytime from your dashboard if you suspect it's been compromised.
Yes. TradeAlert.Pro uses: (1) End-to-end encryption for all data, (2) Rate limiting to prevent abuse, (3) Secure authentication via NextAuth, (4) HTTPS enforcement on all connections, (5) Regular security audits, (6) No storage of trading account credentials. We never have access to your TradingView account or trading funds.
We collect only what's necessary: email, encrypted phone number, webhook alert data (ticker, message, timestamp), and call history. We do NOT collect: trading account credentials, brokerage information, portfolio data, or personal financial information. Your TradingView account remains completely separate.
Phone alerts are critical for: (1) Day trading & scalping - where seconds matter, (2) Breakout strategies - catch momentum moves immediately, (3) Stop-loss alerts - exit positions fast, (4) Overnight positions - wake up for major moves, (5) News trading - react to market-moving events. Any strategy requiring fast execution benefits from instant phone notifications.
Absolutely. Day traders are our primary users because they need the fastest possible alerts. With sub-2 second delivery, you can react to breakouts, support/resistance levels, and entry signals in real-time without staring at screens all day. Set your alerts and focus on other tasks until opportunities arise.
Yes, TradeAlert.Pro is perfect for forex trading. Forex markets trade 24/7, so you can't watch charts constantly. Phone alerts let you monitor multiple currency pairs simultaneously and get notified instantly when key levels are hit - whether you're sleeping, working, or away from screens.
Yes! Crypto traders love TradeAlert.Pro because crypto markets are extremely volatile and trade 24/7. Phone alerts ensure you never miss major price movements, especially overnight when big moves often happen. Monitor Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoins without losing sleep.
You can set up as many TradingView alerts as your TradingView plan allows. The limit is on call volume (3/month on free, 500/month on premium), not the number of alerts you create. Most traders set up 5-20 critical alerts for key levels, breakouts, and stop-losses.
Common reasons: (1) Webhook URL not correctly pasted in TradingView, (2) Phone number not verified, (3) Out of credits for the month, (4) Alert didn't trigger yet, (5) Phone blocking unknown numbers. Check your dashboard for call history and error messages. Contact support if issues persist.
After signing up, go to your dashboard and click "Verify Phone". We'll send a verification code via SMS to your number. Enter the code to complete verification. This only takes 30 seconds and is required before you can receive calls.
Yes, you can update your phone number anytime from your dashboard. Click "Change Phone Number", enter your new number, and verify it with the SMS code we send. All future alerts will be sent to the new number.
If an alert triggers too often and uses up your credits quickly, consider: (1) Adjusting the alert conditions to be more selective, (2) Using TradingView's "Only Once" option instead of "Once Per Bar", (3) Upgrading to Premium for 500 credits/month, (4) Prioritizing only your most critical alerts for phone calls.
Ensure you: (1) Copied the ENTIRE webhook URL including the API key, (2) Pasted it in the "Webhook URL" field (not the message field), (3) Have a paid TradingView plan (webhooks don't work on free plan), (4) Verified your phone number in TradeAlert.Pro, (5) Have remaining credits. Check the exact error in your TradingView alert settings.
Yes! You can use our webhook endpoints in your algorithmic trading systems. Any system that can send HTTP POST requests can trigger phone alerts. This is useful for: strategy completion notifications, risk management alerts, error notifications, or portfolio milestones.
Yes, SMS backup is included free on all plans. If a phone call fails (phone off, no signal, etc.), we automatically send an SMS with your alert details. This provides dual-layer reliability ensuring you never miss critical alerts.
Yes, your dashboard shows complete call history including: date/time of each alert, ticker symbol, alert message, call status (delivered/missed/failed), call duration, and remaining credits. You can filter and search your history to review past alerts.
We implement rate limiting to prevent abuse: 10 requests per minute per user for webhook endpoints. This is more than sufficient for normal trading alerts. If you need higher limits for high-frequency algorithmic trading, contact us about enterprise plans.
Alternatives include: (1) TradingView built-in SMS (slow, 5-10 seconds), (2) Email alerts (very slow, often missed), (3) Push notifications (easy to miss, app required), (4) Other webhook services (typically $10-15/month, slower delivery). TradeAlert.Pro is the fastest and most affordable phone call alert service.
TradeAlert.Pro advantages: (1) Faster - sub-2 second delivery vs 5-10 seconds for competitors, (2) Cheaper - $8/month vs $10-15+ for similar services, (3) Free tier - 3 calls/month vs competitors' 1 call trials, (4) SMS backup - included vs extra cost elsewhere, (5) 99.9% uptime SLA - vs no guarantees from competitors.
Technically yes, but it requires: Twilio account and setup, server hosting, webhook handling code, phone number encryption, database for call history, SMS backup implementation, and ongoing maintenance. This costs $50+ in development time and $20+/month in infrastructure. TradeAlert.Pro provides all this for $8/month with better reliability.
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