How to set alert for 4 consecutive candles indicator?

<p id="isPasted">I have this attached indicator which works alright.</p><p>The problem is that it doesn't only alert the 4th candle,</p><p>but also every candle afterward, which gives too many false alerts.</p><p><a href="https://www.forexfactory.com/attachment/file/4176448?d=1648826001" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">mq4 3-in-a-row-trend_ride_mtf_alerts_nmc_1.02.mq4&nbsp;</a></p>

<p id="isPasted">To set an alert for a 4 consecutive candles indicator on TradingView, you need to use a community-created script that tracks candle streaks and then link an alert to it.&nbsp;</p><p>Here is exactly how to find the indicator and configure the alert without needing any coding skills.</p><p><strong>Step 1: Add the Consecutive Candles Indicator&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Open your chart on TradingView.</li><li>Click the Indicators button on the top menu bar.</li><li>In the search box, type 4 Consecutive Candles Alert or Candles In Row.</li><li>Look for open-source community scripts like the 4 Consecutive Candles Alert by sbinkerd2026 or TTP Green/Red Consecutive Candles and click to add it to your chart.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Step 2: Configure the Settings (If Needed)&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Hover over the indicator name on your chart and click the Settings gear icon.</li><li>If the indicator supports custom lengths, find the Threshold or Number of Candles input and change it to 4.</li><li>Click OK to save changes.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Step 3: Create the Alert</strong></p><ul><li>Click the Alerts icon (resembling a clock) on the top menu bar, or press Alt + A.</li><li>In the Condition drop-down menu, switch from the asset name to your Consecutive Candles indicator.</li><li>Choose the specific signal you want to trigger (e.g., 4 Bullish Candles, 4 Bearish Candles, or Threshold Signal).</li><li>Set the Trigger setting to Once Per Bar Close. Note: This prevents false mid-candle alarms and ensures the 4th candle has actually closed in that direction.</li><li>Select your preferred Notification methods (e.g., App Push, Email, or Webhook).</li><li>Click Create.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Alternative: Custom Pine Script Code</strong></p><p>If you prefer a direct, flawless script for your chart, click the Pine Editor at the bottom of TradingView, paste the following code, and click Add to Chart:&nbsp;</p><p>pinescript</p><p><em>//@version=5</em></p><p><em>indicator("4 Consecutive Candles Alert", overlay=true)</em></p><p><em>// Check if the last 4 candles are green (Bullish)</em></p><p><em>bullish_4 = (close &gt; open) and (close[1] &gt; open[1]) and (close[2] &gt; open[2]) and (close[3] &gt; open[3])</em></p><p><em>// Check if the last 4 candles are red (Bearish)</em></p><p><em>bearish_4 = (close &lt; open) and (close[1] &lt; open[1]) and (close[2] &lt; open[2]) and (close[3] &lt; open[3])</em></p><p><em>// Trigger Alerts on Bar Close</em></p><p><em>if bullish_4 and barstate.isconfirmed</em></p><p><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; alert("4 Consecutive Green Candles Detected!", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)</em></p><p><em><br></em></p><p><em>if bearish_4 and barstate.isconfirmed</em></p><p><em>&nbsp; &nbsp; alert("4 Consecutive Red Candles Detected!", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)</em></p><p>Use code with caution.</p><p><br></p><p>Once added, open the Create Alert box, select this script as the condition, and set it to Any alert() function call.&nbsp;</p>