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Alert Troubleshooting: How do I troubleshoot alerts on the IG Trading platform?

If you’re not receiving alerts, follow these steps to identify and resolve the issue.

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Step 1: Verify Alert Settings

Ensure that alerts are enabled in your account settings:

  • Log in to My IG on desktop or Mobile App

  • Navigate to Settings > Notification Settings > Price and Dealing Alerts

  • Confirm the toggle or checkbox is enabled

  • If already enabled, toggle it to disabled, then back to enabled to re-verify the setting has applied correctly

Step 2: Enable App Notifications on Your Device

Alerts rely on your device's notification permissions. Please check that notifications are enabled for the IG Trading app in your device settings.

iOS:

  • Open Settings

  • Tap Notifications

  • Select IG Trading and ensure notifications are turned on

Android:

  • Open Settings

  • Go to Notifications, or navigate to Settings > Apps > IG Trading > Notifications

  • Ensure notifications are turned on for the IG Trading app

Step 3: Test by Adding a New Alert

  • Set a test alert on an instrument of your choice within the IG Trading app

  • Wait for the alert condition to be met, or set the alert at a level close to the current price to trigger it sooner

  • Confirm that the alert notification is received on your device

If the test alert is received successfully, alerts are working as expected. If alerts that you have previously set still don’t trigger, it is worth setting up those alerts again.

Step 4: Reinstall the IG Trading App

If the test alert was not received, try the following:

  • Remove any active alerts you have set within the IG Trading app

  • Uninstall the IG Trading app from your device

  • Reinstall the IG Trading app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)

  • Log back in and re-set your alerts

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