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Manual Webhook Trigger

Use this trigger when the external platform requires a manual, static URL setup instead of an automated subscription API.

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Configuration Steps

  1. Webhook URL: The system automatically generates a unique endpoint for this trigger.

  2. Setup in External App: Copy the generated URL and paste it into the "Webhook/Integration" settings of the source platform.

  3. Sample Data: Trigger an event from the external platform to send a payload.

  4. Map & Transform: Use the received payload to map fields and apply any necessary data transformations (e.g., parsing strings, formatting dates).

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Technical Solution

Challenge

Solution

Payload Format

Ensure the external platform is configured to send data in JSON format.

Duplicate Events

Use unique event_id keys in your mapping to deduplicate.

Connection Security

If the source supports it, validate payloads using secret tokens/headers.

💡 Best Practice: Provide a clear "Copy URL" button in your UI. If the user cannot easily copy/paste the endpoint, they will be unable to complete the manual setup.