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# How to start using Aegis?

Basic threat monitoring functionalities do not require integration. Simply paste your smart contract address into our monitoring dashboard and view all suspicious interactions associated with it. Aegis can monitor all types of accounts. You can also set up custom alerts for malicious activity without integrating. 

To create a custom alert:

1. **Add a Monitored Address.** \
   Add either a contract or a wallet that you wish to monitor.
2. **Add a Notification Channel.**\
   Aegis currently supports alerts via email, Slack, Telegram, SMS, and webhooks.
3. **Add Alert Conditions.**\
   Select on-chain events to be notified about.