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

# Signal Based Alerts

## What Are Signal-Based Alerts?

Signal-based alerts are triggered when certain conditions or thresholds within your data stream are met.

These alerts are typically defined by specific criteria, such as exceeding a value, crossing a threshold, or when the data satisfies a predefined condition. Signal-based alerts are highly customizable, allowing you to set precise conditions to monitor the health and performance of your systems.

## Uses of Signal-Based Alerts

Signal-based alerts are used to monitor specific, actionable events in real-time. By setting thresholds or conditions, you can be notified immediately when important changes occur in your data.

For instance, in an industrial setting, you may set a signal-based alert if the temperature of a machine exceeds a critical threshold, ensuring that operators can act quickly to prevent equipment failure.

## Creating Signal-Based Alerts

![](https://usercontent.clueso.io/1f4455e0-789e-4beb-8cd9-4dac96bc47e4/11ab834c-dbf9-4e67-ae66-64e087292952/2175255f-5fc9-4c47-8762-e6e8b50af599/images/f4347223-8b34-49bd-993b-0bdab9f9747f.gif)

To create a Signal-Based Alert in the Bytebeam console:

**1. Access Alert Rules**

Navigate to the **Alerts** tab and click on **Alert Rules**.

**2. Initiate Creation**

Click on the **+ Alert Rule** button and select the **Signal Based Alert** option.

**3. Fill Details**

Select the stream you want to monitor and define the condition or threshold that will trigger the alert. Specify other parameters such as alert name, criticality, alert group, [activation and deactivation thresholds](https://bytebeam.io/docs/platform-guide/alert-system/alert-rules/activation-and-deactivation-thresholds-in-alerts.md), select the dashboard to link from dropdown list then click **Submit**.

Your new Alert Rule will appear in the table under the selected **Alert Group** on the **Alert Rules** tab.

\[!NOTE] To activate the alert, click the Start icon next to it.
\[!NOTE] You can stop any active alert by clicking the Stop icon next to it.
<information>Hover over the alert rule name to view its ID and name in the tooltip. Click on the name to copy both to the clipboard.</information>

## Editing Signal-Based Alerts

![](https://usercontent.clueso.io/1f4455e0-789e-4beb-8cd9-4dac96bc47e4/11ab834c-dbf9-4e67-ae66-64e087292952/2175255f-5fc9-4c47-8762-e6e8b50af599/images/7ed124b0-acc0-42bb-9530-284bcf49d947.gif)

To edit an existing Signal-Based Alert in the Bytebeam console:

**1. Access Alert Rules**

Navigate to the **Alerts** tab and click on **Alert Rules**.

**2. Initiate Edit**

Find the alert within any **Alert Groups** and click the **Edit** icon next to it.

**3. Modify Details**

Change the alert conditions, such as the alert name, alert group, [activation and deactivation thresholds](https://bytebeam.io/docs/platform-guide/alert-system/alert-rules/activation-and-deactivation-thresholds-in-alerts.md), change the linked dashboard using dropdown list or clear the linked dashboard and click **Submit** to save your changes.

> [!NOTE]
>
> If you change the alert group, the alert will be moved to the selected group, so be sure to check the corresponding alert group after updating.

## Deleting Signal-Based Alerts

![](https://usercontent.clueso.io/1f4455e0-789e-4beb-8cd9-4dac96bc47e4/11ab834c-dbf9-4e67-ae66-64e087292952/2175255f-5fc9-4c47-8762-e6e8b50af599/images/46e36b8d-7fed-47c8-9cc7-2a874468dfd1.gif)

To delete an existing Signal-Based Alert in the Bytebeam console:

**1. Access Alert Rules**

Navigate to the **Alerts** tab and click on **Alert Rules**.

**2. Initiate Deletion**

Find the alert within any **Alert Groups** and click the **Delete** icon next to it.

**3. Confirm Deletion**

Enter the correct alert rule name and click **Submit** to delete the alert.

> [!NOTE]
>
> Alert rules cannot be deleted while they are running.

> [!WARNING]
>
> Deleting an alert rule will also delete all the associated notification rules.


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