# What Is Tradingview ? {% hint style="success" %} Simply Algos indicators work with **all types of TradingView accounts — including the FREE plan.**

No separate purchase is required.

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TradingView is one of the world’s most popular charting platforms — trusted by traders across crypto, forex, stocks, options, and indices. It runs directly in your browser and offers advanced tools without needing to install anything. ## Why We Use TradingView Simply Algos indicators are built specifically for TradingView because it gives traders: * Real-time price charts * Custom indicators & strategies * Easy access via browser or mobile app * Pine Script — the language behind smart tools It’s fast, clean, and beginner-friendly — perfect for using Nexalgo tools with zero hassle. ## How To Create A Trading View Account
Go to [tradingview.com](https://tradingview.com/) and click **“Sign Up”** in the top-right corner. You can register with: * Email * Google * Apple * Or your preferred social account ![](https://nexalgo.gitbook.io/nexalgo-docs/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2297224862-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Fyxg4kQfF3sD6twPTUQvs%252Fuploads%252FekvC8FIoRivb2e4GMi27%252FScreenshot%25202025-06-17%2520154609.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D1fbeed3a-db63-4ed1-81ae-bc558c9c17e4\&width=768\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=cc08595f\&sv=2) ## How To View Charts on Trading view Once logged in, click **"Chart"** at the top of the screen. You’ll be taken to the TradingView charting interface.
## How to Change the Symbol (Asset)
To switch between assets like BTC/USD, NASDAQ, BSE, NIFTY, Gold, or INR/USD: * Click in the **top-left search bar** * Type the asset or symbol (e.g. `BTCUSD`, `WIPRO`, `NIFTY50`) * Select it from the list ![](https://nexalgo.gitbook.io/nexalgo-docs/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F2297224862-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252Fyxg4kQfF3sD6twPTUQvs%252Fuploads%252FVSPxadKYOTiUeySuPnIa%252FScreenshot%25202025-06-17%2520160024.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9ced9d35-8526-4f7b-91ac-36be7f042932\&width=768\&dpr=4\&quality=100\&sign=514bfa1e\&sv=2) ## How to Change Timeframe
To switch timeframes: * Use the **time interval menu** at the top (next to the symbol) * Choose from 1m, 5m, 1H, 4H, 1D, etc. Tip: Right-click to customize favorite timeframes for quicker access. ## How To Add Indicators
To add any indicator: * Click **“Indicators”** at the top of the chart * Use the search bar to find any public or custom indicator * Click the indicator name to apply it to your chart
## How To Save A Chart Layout You can create, delete and save chart layouts on TradingView if you wish to save your indicator & chart settings on specific tickers/timeframes. Once you make a change on a layout, you will need to save these changes, all you need to do is to click on the cloud symbol at the top right of the chart.