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Introduction to Webhooks and How They Work

Published on Jan 26, 2026 Updated on Jul 31, 2026 1 views

A webhook is an automated message sent from one application to another the instant a specific event happens, rather than the receiving app having to repeatedly check for updates.

A Practical Example

When a customer completes a payment, your payment gateway can send a webhook to your store instantly, triggering order confirmation — much faster than checking every few minutes.

Setting One Up

You typically provide a URL on your own site that the sending service will call, and write code there to handle whatever data arrives.

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