How to set up a webhook?

In this article, you will learn what webhooks are and how to set them up to receive real-time information from Eventtia

What is a Webhook?

A webhook is a mechanism that enables one application to deliver real-time updates to another system whenever a specific event takes place. Unlike traditional APIs, which require one application to repeatedly check for changes (a process known as polling), a webhook instantly transmits data to a pre-configured URL as soon as the event occurs.

For instance, when you configure a webhook to alert you about the creation of a new attendee, Eventtia's software will promptly dispatch an HTTP POST request containing the new attendee's details directly to the designated URL you specified.

How to Set Up a Webhook?

To receive webhook notifications, you need to provide a destination URL where your system can listen and process the incoming data.

Here's how to do it:

• Go to the settings of your event and click on the 'Webhook' tab.
• Then, check 'Enable Webhooks' and click on 'Create'.

Then, follow the next steps:

1. Create a Listener URL

   • You need to create an endpoint on your server or application that can accept HTTP POST requests. This endpoint should:
     • Be publicly accessible (e.g., https://yourserver.com/webhooks/my-event)
     • Accept POST requests
     • Parse the request body (usually in JSON format)
     • (Optional) Verify a token or signature for security

2. Test Your URL

   • Before using it in production, we recommend testing the URL with tools like:
     • https://webhook.site/
     • Postman
     • Insomnia
   • This ensures that your endpoint is receiving data correctly.

3. Configure the Webhook on Eventtia

   • Once your listener URL is ready and publicly accessible, paste it into the Webhook URL section of your event.

     

   • From there, you’ll be able to select the specific events you want to listen for, such as: 

     • attendee_created – when a new attendee is created

     • attendee_updated – when an attendee's information is updated

     • event_created – when an event is created

     • event_updated – when an event is updated

     • payment_created – when a payment is made

       
       

        

This is it. Your Webhook should be properly configured and running.