TradingView Invite-Only Indicators: Access, Setup, Alerts
An invite-only indicator is a TradingView script that only accounts approved by its author can add to a chart. This guide explains how it differs from open, protected and private scripts, how access is granted, how to set it up and create alerts, what to check before paying, and how to fix the usual problems.
Open, protected, invite-only, private: what's the difference
TradingView scripts are shared in four common ways, which differ in who can put the script on a chart and who can read its code.
| Type | Who can use it | Code visible? | Found in public search? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open-source | Anyone | Yes | Yes |
| Protected | Anyone | No | Yes |
| Invite-only | Only accounts the author grants access to | No | The script page often is; the script itself is locked |
| Private | The author, plus anyone given the link | Depends on the author's settings | No |
With an invite-only script, the author keeps a list of TradingView usernames. Nothing is downloaded or installed: the script runs inside TradingView for the accounts on that list and stops being usable when access ends. Paid indicators use this format because the code stays private and access is controlled per account.
How access is granted, step by step
- Find your exact username. Open your TradingView profile; the username is the part of the profile address after
/u/. Copy it exactly; one wrong character sends access elsewhere. - Send it to the seller through their own site or order form.
- The seller grants access. On the script's page they open Manage access and add your username, with or without an end date.
- Add it to a chart. Click Indicators, metrics, and strategies on the top toolbar (or press
/), open the Invite-only tab and click the script. The tab only appears after at least one invite-only script has been shared with your account.
Access belongs to your account, not a device.
Adding it to a chart and checking the settings
Judge an indicator only on the chart it was designed for.
- Symbol. Perpetual futures on TradingView carry a
.Psuffix (for exampleSOLUSDT.P); the plain pair is the spot market. An indicator built for one draws different, untested signals on the other. - Timeframe. Use the documented timeframes; the same rules elsewhere behave like a different system.
- Inputs. Note the default inputs (gear icon) before changing anything; a screenshot helps. Once you change them, the seller's published tests no longer describe what you're running.
- History. Compare past marks with price, and watch a few live bars: if a mark can appear mid-bar and vanish before the close (repainting), ask whether signals are final at bar close.
- Plan limits. The free plan caps indicators per chart; if the script won't load, remove another one.
Alerts: what free and paid plans allow
Displaying an invite-only indicator works on TradingView's free plan. Creating alerts from an indicator requires a paid plan (Essential or higher).
To create one, open the chart on the right symbol and timeframe, click Alert on the toolbar, choose the indicator as the condition and pick the alert event its author provides. Then pick notifications: the TradingView mobile app, email, a pop-up or a sound.
Three details prevent most surprises:
- Alerts run on TradingView's servers, so they fire even with your browser closed.
- An alert keeps the inputs it was created with. If you change settings or the seller publishes an update, delete the alert and create it again.
- Alerts can expire. Check the expiration in the alert dialog and renew it before it lapses.
An alert only tells you that a condition occurred. You decide whether to act, and any order is placed by you on your own exchange.
Common problems and quick fixes
| Problem | Likely cause | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| No Invite-only tab | Access not granted yet, or granted to a different username | Compare the username you sent with your profile address; reload, or sign out and back in |
| Tab present, script missing | Access expired, or granted to another account | Ask the seller to check the username in their access list |
| Script loads but draws nothing | Wrong symbol or timeframe, or too little history loaded | Switch to the documented symbol and timeframe; scroll back to load more bars |
| No option to alert on the indicator | Free plan | Indicator alerts need Essential or higher |
| Alert fired, then the mark disappeared | Signal formed mid-bar | Check whether signals are confirmed at bar close |
Before you pay: a short checklist
- A clear description of what the script draws, on which symbols and timeframes, and when a signal is final.
- Backtest conditions: fees, slippage and, for perpetual futures, funding; the test period; the number of trades; whether every trade is published. See how to read a backtest.
- Worst drawdown, and the capital it was measured against. See max drawdown explained.
- Access terms: how long access lasts, what happens when it ends, and the refund policy.
- Your money stays with you. A chart indicator needs no deposit, and nobody needs your exchange password or withdrawal rights to share one with you. More in the security notes.
- Warning signs: promised returns, "can't lose" language, countdown pressure.
How the Pullwave indicator fits this flow
Pullwave's futures indicator, CYH Pullback Strategy, is delivered exactly this way: you submit your TradingView username, and the operator grants access on TradingView by hand, usually within one business day. It is built for SOLUSDT.P on 30- and 15-minute charts, and a spot indicator is also in preparation. As a futures tool it carries futures risk: leveraged positions can be liquidated, so size them before acting on any alert. Setup steps are in the guide, and every backtest and trade is published on the performance page.
FAQ
Q. Can I use an invite-only indicator on TradingView's free plan?
Yes, within the free plan's per-chart indicator limit. Creating alerts from an indicator requires a paid plan (Essential or higher).
Q. My access is open, but I can't find the Invite-only tab. Why?
The tab appears only after an invite-only script has been shared with your account. Check that you're signed in with the exact username you sent, then reload the page. If it's still missing, ask the seller to look for a typo in their access list.
Q. Can I read or copy the code of an invite-only script?
No. The source code is hidden, and the script runs only inside TradingView for authorized accounts. When access ends, you can no longer use it.
Q. Will an invite-only indicator place trades for me?
No. It draws on your chart and can trigger TradingView alerts, but any order is placed by you on your exchange. The indicator has no connection to your exchange account or your funds.
Note: This article is general education, not investment advice. Backtest results describe the past only and do not guarantee future results. Futures can be liquidated and you can lose your capital. Start small.