# Create User Alerts for User Alert Checks

When users exceed a threshold defined in a User Alert Check, User Alerts are generated.

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In the Custom Alert, use the Situation type User Behavior Check.

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## Steps

1. Select Configuration, then browse to Administration.
2. Right-click Alert Configurations, then select New > Custom Alert.
3. Configure the settings, then click OK.

## Custom Alert Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to define the properties of a Custom Alert element.

Option | Definition
--- | ---
Name | The name of the element.
Message (Optional) | Specifies the alert message. The message is shown in the Logs view, Active Alerts view, and in the Home view.
Situation Type | Specifies the type of Situation that is associated with the Alert.
Category (Optional) | Includes the element in predefined categories. Click Select to select a category.
SNMP Trap Code | Specifies the SNMP Trap Code according to how the receiving system is set up. The code is included in the SNMP messages sent.