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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

  1. Visit tickory.app/join-beta
  2. Enter your email address and continue to registration
  3. Create your account with email + password
  4. Sign in to the app and complete onboarding
  5. 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
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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:

  1. Review the rules - Understand what the scan looks for
  2. Set alert email - Where to receive notifications
  3. Choose frequency - How often to run (hourly, daily, etc.)
  4. 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

  1. Navigate to Scan Templates in the sidebar
  2. Click on "Crypto Oversold" (recommended)
  3. Click "Enable Preset" button
  4. Go to "My Scans" in sidebar
  5. Click "Run Now" button
  6. 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)

  1. Click "My Scans" in sidebar
  2. Click "Create Scan" button
  3. Choose your mode:
    • Visual Builder - Drag and drop conditions (recommended for beginners)
    • Advanced Mode - Write Scan Rules expressions (CEL syntax)
  4. Build your rules using the visual builder
  5. Click "Validate" to check syntax
  6. Click "Run Scan" to test with live data
  7. 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)

  1. Go to "My Scans"
  2. Click on your scan
  3. Click "Alerts" tab
  4. Click "Add Alert"
  5. Enter your email address
  6. 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
  7. Click "Save"
  8. 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 UTC

Pro 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.

  1. Go to "My Scans"
  2. Click on your scan
  3. Click "Schedule" tab
  4. Click "Enable Schedule"
  5. Choose frequency:
    • 60s minimum on Free
    • 10s minimum on Starter
    • 5s minimum on Pro
  6. 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