Getting Started with Tickory
Welcome to Tickory! This guide will help you get up and running in less than 10 minutes.
1. Create Your Account
Step 1: Open Beta Registration
- Visit tickory.app/join-beta
- Enter your email address and continue to registration
- Create your account with email + password
- Sign in to the app and complete onboarding
- Start scanning immediately
After registration, you can:
- Access to Scan Templates and custom scans
- Binance Spot + Perps coverage
- Email alerts and in-app activity history
- Start with templates or create your own rules
No credit card required for the free tier.
Password Requirements
- Minimum 8 characters
- At least one letter (a-z, A-Z)
- At least one number (0-9)
- Special characters allowed but not required
Trading2026!2. Complete Onboarding
After registering, you'll see the Getting Started Checklist on your dashboard. Complete these three steps:
✅ Step 1: Import a Strategy
Choose from proven preset templates:
Crypto Oversold (Recommended for beginners)
- Finds cryptocurrencies with RSI < 30
- Indicates potentially oversold conditions
- Good for swing trading entries
Volume Surge
- Detects unusual volume spikes (>2x average)
- Indicates increased market interest
- Good for momentum trading
Breakout Scanner
- Finds price breaking above 50-period MA
- Indicates potential trend changes
- Good for trend following
Click "Enable Preset" on any template to continue.
✅ Step 2: Schedule Your Scan
The wizard will guide you through:
- Review the rules - Understand what the scan looks for
- Set alert email - Where to receive notifications
- Choose frequency - How often to run (hourly, daily, etc.)
- Finish setup - Your scan is now active!
✅ Step 3: Send Test Alert
- Verify your email is working
- See what alert notifications look like
- Confirm everything is configured correctly
Once all steps are complete, you'll see 100% progress! 🎉
3. Understanding the Dashboard
Dashboard Sections
Activity Feed
- Recent scan executions
- Alert deliveries
- System events
- Real-time updates
Statistics
- Scans today
- Alerts sent
- Active schedules
- Usage vs limits
Quick Actions
- Create new scan
- Execute scan manually
- View scan history
- Manage alerts
4. Your First Scan
Let's run your first scan manually to see how it works.
Method 1: Using a Preset Template
- Navigate to Scan Templates in the sidebar
- Click on "Crypto Oversold" (recommended)
- Click "Enable Preset" button
- Go to "My Scans" in sidebar
- Click "Run Now" button
- Wait 5-10 seconds for results
Expected Results
You'll see matched cryptocurrencies with their indicator values (RSI, Volume, Price). Click on symbols to view TradingView charts.
Method 2: Create Custom Scan (Advanced)
- Click "My Scans" in sidebar
- Click "Create Scan" button
- Choose your mode:
- Visual Builder - Drag and drop conditions (recommended for beginners)
- Advanced Mode - Write Scan Rules expressions (CEL syntax)
- Build your rules using the visual builder
- Click "Validate" to check syntax
- Click "Run Scan" to test with live data
- Click "Save" and give it a descriptive name
5. Setting Up Alerts
Alerts notify you when your scans find matches. Configure once, receive alerts 24/7.
Email Alerts (Free Tier)
- Go to "My Scans"
- Click on your scan
- Click "Alerts" tab
- Click "Add Alert"
- Enter your email address
- Choose alert frequency:
- Every Match - Alert on every scan that finds results
- Daily Summary - Once per day at 9 AM UTC
- First Match Only - Only first match of the day
- Click "Save"
- Send test alert to verify
What's in an Alert Email
Subject: Tickory Alert: Crypto Oversold - 3 Matches Found
Found 3 cryptocurrencies matching your criteria:
1. ETHUSDT - $1,850.25
RSI: 28.5 (Oversold)
Volume: $250M
View Chart: [Link]
2. BNBUSDT - $285.40
RSI: 29.1 (Oversold)
Volume: $180M
View Chart: [Link]
Scan: Crypto Oversold
Executed: 2026-01-24 10:30:00 UTCPro Tier Features
- Webhook Alerts - Send JSON payloads to your server or trading bot
- Telegram Alerts - Instant notifications on your phone
6. Scheduling Automated Scans
Run your scans automatically 24/7 without manual intervention.
- Go to "My Scans"
- Click on your scan
- Click "Schedule" tab
- Click "Enable Schedule"
- Choose frequency:
- 60s minimum on Free
- 10s minimum on Starter
- 5s minimum on Pro
- Save and monitor execution in Activity tab
Best Practices
- Swing Trading: Run every 4-24 hours to reduce alert fatigue
- Day Trading: Run every 5-30 minutes (Pro tier) for timely signals
- Research: Run daily and save results for trend analysis
7. Next Steps
Beginner Track
Week 1: Learn the Basics
- ✅ Run 3-5 preset scans
- ✅ Read through all scan results
- ✅ Understand how indicators work
- ✅ Monitor email alerts
Week 2: Customize
- ✅ Modify preset scan parameters
- ✅ Try different timeframes
- ✅ Experiment with visual builder
- ✅ Track which scans work best
Week 3: Advanced
- ✅ Create custom scan from scratch
- ✅ Combine multiple indicators
- ✅ Learn advanced Scan Rules syntax
- ✅ Optimize alert frequency
Advanced Track
- Read Scan Rules Guide
- Set up webhook integrations
- Create complex multi-condition scans
- Optimize alert frequency and deduplication