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How to Set Stock Price Alerts for Free (Step-by-Step Guide)

To set stock price alerts, register and log into StockPriceAlerts.io, click “New Alert”, choose “Target Price” alert type, insert stock symbol, target price, an optional comment and hit save. Now you will receive a near real-time price alert email once the stock reaches your alert threshold.

Create a Custom Stock Price Alert

  1. Register a free StockPriceAlerts.io account and log in
  2. Click on the “New Alert” button new alert view
  3. Choose the “Target Price” alert type target price view
  4. Insert a company name or stock ticker (e.g. AAPL) and select the correct symbol from the dropdown dropdown view
  5. Set your price target price view
  6. Write an optional comment (e.g. “buy if under $120”) comment
  7. Click the “Save Alert” button

Now, just take a break and focus on more important things. We’ll handle the rest and notify you instantly via email price alert when your tracked stock hits the set threshold.

View Your Stock Alerts

  1. Log in to your account
  2. You’ll land on the dashboard with a list of your active alerts alerts view The dashboard is intentionally clean and minimal, so you can quickly manage your watchlist. You can enable, disable, edit, delete alerts, or add new ones with a single click.

Edit Your Stock Alerts

  1. Log in to your account
  2. Click “Edit” next to any stock alert edit button view
  3. Change any field: symbol, price threshold, or comment edit view
  4. Click the “Save” button

Changes apply instantly. Your updated stock tracking alert is live, and we’ll keep watching the markets for you, so you don’t have to.

FAQ

What is a stock price alert?

A stock price alert is a notification you receive when a stock hits a specific price level you set. It helps you track price movements without watching the market all day.

Can I set a recurring stock alert?

Our Target Price alerts are one-time only, once the stock hits your set price, the alert triggers and that’s it. However, we also offer a Percentage Change alert type, which is perfect if you want to track stock volatility. It sends you a recurring alert every time a stock moves up or down by the % you set. Great for keeping tabs on daily movers.

Will I get notified instantly?

Yes. Our system checks near real-time stock data and sends you an email alert the moment your condition is met.

Can I monitor multiple stocks?

Yes, you can set up to 10 custom price alerts for different stock symbols. Your watchlist can include all the tickers you care about.

Do you support alerts for stocks like Apple, Tesla, or Amazon?

Yes, we support all major U.S. stocks and NASDAQ / NYSE-listed tickers.

What’s the best stock alert tool?

We’re biased, but StockPriceAlerts.io is fast, clean, and designed for simplicity. No ads, no fluff, just custom stock alerts that actually work.