# Add an alert

Aegis alerts are issued through user notification channels based on triggers. Each trigger category offers unique parameters that enable users to fine-tune their alerts. 

To monitor multiple trigger categories simultaneously, you'll need to configure multiple alerts.

## Add an Alert

To add an alert, users need to have already set up at least one notification channel.

Jump back to [Add a notification channel ->](/aegis/add-a-notification-channel.md)

Before proceeding further, users are also advised to familiarize themselves with Aegis triggers.

Jump back to [Triggers ->](/aegis/triggers.md)

### Customize Trigger

Users can customize certain alert parameters based on the selected trigger category. Users may opt to be notified when certain risk type(s) are detected or receive notifications about particular smart contract state changes and interactions.

### Select a Notification Channel

Select the notification channel(s) where you wish to receive alerts for your selected triggers. Alerts can be configured to notify more than one person within your team or organization.


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