> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paradime.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Configure Alerts

> Enable Radar Data Alerts, set percentage and minimum-value thresholds per alert, and route triggered notifications to Slack channels or email.

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Radar Data Alerts monitor your warehouse for cost spikes and anomalies across account, warehouse, user, dbt™ model, and query compute costs. You enable and tune each alert on the **Data Alerts** page, then choose where triggered alerts are delivered.

<Warning>
  **Prerequisites**

  * Completed the [**Real-time Alerting** setup](/products/radar/getting-started#id-4.-real-time-alerting) in Radar's [Get Started guide](/products/radar/getting-started).
</Warning>

## Enable and tune an alert

1. In Paradime, go to **Radar** and open the **Data Alerts** page.
2. Select the **Snowflake** or **BigQuery** tab to see the alerts available for that warehouse. See [Snowflake Alerts](/products/radar/real-time-alerting/snowflake-alerts) and [BigQuery Alerts](/products/radar/real-time-alerting/bigquery-alerts) for the full list.
3. For each alert, set its **Triggered when** conditions:
   * **% Change >=** the percentage increase above the alert's 7-day average that triggers a notification. For example, `20` triggers when the value is 20% above the weekly average. (The Snowflake **Query Remote Spillage Ratio Anomaly** uses **Abs. Change >=** instead, a multiple of bytes scanned.)
   * **Minimum value >=** an absolute floor that must also be met. This reduces noise so a large percentage change on a tiny absolute value does not trigger an alert.
4. Toggle the switch on the right to **enable** or **disable** the alert.

<Info>
  Both conditions are combined with **AND**: an alert fires only when the percentage (or absolute) change **and** the minimum value are met.
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## Set alert destinations

1. On the **Data Alerts** page, click **Configure alerts** in the top-right to open the **Radar Data Alerts** panel.
2. Choose where triggered alerts are delivered:
   * **Slack channel**: pick a channel from the dropdown. Use **Refresh** to reload the channel list from your connected [Slack integration](/integrations/slack).
   * **Email notifications**: choose **Send email alerts** so Workspace Admins receive an email when an alert triggers, or **No email alerts** to turn email off.

<Info>
  Destinations apply to all enabled Data Alerts. Connect [Slack](/integrations/slack) first so channels appear in the dropdown.
</Info>

## Receiving and acting on alerts

When an alert is triggered, you receive a notification through your configured destinations. The alert includes:

* A description of the issue
* Relevant metrics and comparisons
* Suggested actions to address the problem

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Use this information to quickly diagnose and resolve issues, helping to maintain the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your data operations.

<Info>
  **Best Practices**

  1. **Start with key metrics**: Begin by enabling alerts for your most critical operations and costs.
  2. **Refine thresholds**: Adjust the percentage and minimum-value thresholds over time based on your patterns.
  3. **Regular review**: Periodically review your alert configuration to ensure it stays relevant and effective.
  4. **Team alignment**: Make sure the right team members receive the appropriate alerts for quick action.
</Info>


## Related topics

- [Snowflake Alerts](/products/radar/real-time-alerting/snowflake-alerts.md)
- [BigQuery Alerts](/products/radar/real-time-alerting/bigquery-alerts.md)
- [Real-time Alerting](/products/radar/real-time-alerting/index.md)
- [Migrate dbt™ jobs from GitHub Actions to Paradime Bolt](/guides/migrations/migrating-dbt-tm-jobs-from-github-actions-to-paradime-bolt.md)
- [Slack Alerts](/integrations/elementary-data/sending-alerts/slack-alerts.md)