> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://nationgraph.gitbook.io/nationgraph/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://nationgraph.gitbook.io/nationgraph/help-center/readme/signals-overview.md).

# Signals Overview

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### What are Signals?

Signals are automated alerts that surface relevant public sector opportunities, contract changes, and market intelligence directly to your inbox. They monitor thousands of data sources including government databases, procurement portals, and public records to find opportunities that match your criteria.

Think of Signals as your always-on research assistant, continuously scanning for relevant information so you can focus on selling, not searching.

### When to use this:

* You want ongoing monitoring of accounts, competitors, or topics.
* You need a daily feed instead of ad-hoc research.

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### **Important: Signals Loading Time!**

#### *Signals take approximately 24 hours to fully load. From first creating them, expect to start seeing Signals in your inbox after about 24 hours on average. This is normal, the system needs time to process and match data sources.*

{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/GxYtMEHcUpM0wea351JZ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of your Signal Feed</p></figcaption></figure>

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### How Signals work:

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#### **You define your criteria**

Set up filters based on geography, agency type, keywords, contract value, and more.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### **We monitor data sources**

Review Signals, save to lists, share with teammates, or push directly to your CRM.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

#### Matches appear in your Signals inbox

When we find something that matches your criteria, it appears as a Signal in your inbox with all relevant context.
{% endstep %}

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#### **You take action**

Review Signals, save to lists, share with teammates, or push directly to your CRM.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Setting Up and Navigating Signals

The following sections will guide you through the process of setting up and navigating your Signals. You'll learn how to effectively establish criteria and utilize intuitive features for optimal signal management.

### Quick Start

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th>Guide</th><th>Description</th><th data-card-target data-type="content-ref">Link</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Set up Signals</td><td>Configure filters, keywords, prompts, and territories. Reduce noise.</td><td><a href="/pages/VeEwcKAu6dZKc2LP2GFe">/pages/VeEwcKAu6dZKc2LP2GFe</a></td></tr><tr><td>Navigate &#x26; use Signals</td><td>Work your inbox, build lists, share Signals, generate outreach, and push to CRM.</td><td><a href="/pages/KhXq2TGn4lT3iQ1MFK0f">/pages/KhXq2TGn4lT3iQ1MFK0f</a></td></tr><tr><td>Connect your CRM</td><td>Connect Salesforce or HubSpot. Start linking institutions and pushing Signals.</td><td><a href="/pages/5VqG502p9LHrKHGB8yZn">/pages/5VqG502p9LHrKHGB8yZn</a></td></tr><tr><td>Connect Slack</td><td>Deliver Signals into Slack for shared team triage.</td><td><a href="/pages/wbc7rGYimwsYR5NDQqCQ">/pages/wbc7rGYimwsYR5NDQqCQ</a></td></tr><tr><td>Browse all quick starts</td><td>The full library of guides across NationGraph.</td><td><a href="/pages/FlxOwQyTnxUB9CUeEPZW">/pages/FlxOwQyTnxUB9CUeEPZW</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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