> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.shuriken.trade/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create a Signal

> A step-by-step tutorial to build a simple signal and start receiving real-time alerts.

Let's build a "Hello, World!" signal. This tutorial will guide you through creating a basic signal that alerts you whenever a specific token is mentioned in a channel you've connected.

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<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the Signal Editor">
    From the Shuriken Terminal, go to the **Alpha Platform > Signals** tab. Click the **"Create New Signal"** button to open the signal editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define the Signal Source">
    First, tell the signal which chats to monitor.

    * Give your signal a name, like "My First Token Alert".
    * In the "Sources" section, click **"Add Source"**.
    * Select the Discord server and the specific channel(s) you want to watch. You can add multiple sources to a single signal.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set a Basic Condition (Optional)">
    For this first signal, we'll keep it simple and not add any advanced conditions. By default, the signal will fire on **any token mention**.

    We will explore advanced conditions like market cap and liquidity in the [Signal Conditions](/shuriken-terminal/signal-conditions) guide.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enable and Save">
    Ensure the **"Enabled"** toggle is on. Click **"Save Signal"**.

    <Check>
      That's it! Your signal is now live. The next time a message containing a valid token address — whether on Solana (SVM) or an EVM chain like Base, BSC, or Monad — is sent in your selected channel(s), you will receive a real-time notification in your Terminal.
    </Check>
  </Step>
</Steps>

### What Happens Next?

When your signal fires, you'll see a notification that includes:

* The message content that triggered the signal.
* Enriched metadata about the token (market cap, liquidity, age, etc.).
* A direct link to the message in its original platform.

### Track Interesting Wallets

Discover a wallet making great trades? You can [create a profile](/shuriken-terminal/profiles) for them and track all their future activity directly in your feed.

### Acting on Signals

When you see a signal you want to trade, click the token to open it in the [Trading Terminal](/shuriken-terminal/interface-overview). From there you can:

* [Execute a market order](/shuriken-terminal/market-orders) with preset amounts
* [Set a limit order](/shuriken-terminal/limit-orders) to buy at a specific price
* Review [token analytics](/shuriken-terminal/token-analytics) before deciding