How can I set alerts and max on-demand spend limits?

Written by Killiane Menand

Published on August 1, 20241 min read

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Step-by-Step Guide

To ensure effective budget management and avoid unexpected costs, Alchemy allows you to configure alerts and set maximum on-demand spending limits. Here’s how you can set these up:

1. Navigate to the Dashboard: Log in to your Alchemy account and go to the dashboard.

2. Access the Billing Tab: From the dashboard, find on the left panel the ‘Billing’ tab or click directly on this link: Billing Settings to proceed to the billing management area.

3. Configure Scaling Policy: Within the Billing tab, you’ll see your active plan and the Auto-Scale options. Here you can:

   1. Configure and Set Spend Alerts: Configure alerts to notify you when your spending reaches certain thresholds by clicking on ‘Configure Alerts’. This is crucial for keeping track of your expenditures without having to manually monitor usage stats continuously.

   2. Establish Max On-Demand Spend Limits: Define the maximum amount you are willing to spend on on-demand services within a given billing cycle. This feature helps prevent any unexpected surges in costs due to unforeseen increases in usage.

These tools are designed to give you peace of mind and control over your financial commitments with Alchemy, ensuring that you can focus more on development and less on budgeting concerns!

Questions?

If you have any questions or require further assistance with setting up spend alerts and maximum on-demand spend limits, please don’t hesitate to reach out for support -> Open a Support Ticket