# Webhooks

Isn't it a labor-intensive task to manually monitor and respond to each individual event that occurs within a business, such as order placements, shipping and delivery updates, payment notifications, and the initiation of surveys, among other activities?

Find a solution by configuring webhooks for the same.

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## Steps to Add Webhook

1. Enter Webhook URL.

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2. Select the event that you want to update.

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{% hint style="info" %}
Webhooks update Event History in real time.
{% endhint %}

3. Tap 'Apply' to add the webhook. It will be visible in the webhook page.

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## What Can We Do With Webhooks?

**1. E-commerce Integration:**

* **Example:** When a customer places an order on an online store, a webhook can instantly notify the shipping department, prompting them to prepare the order for shipment. Additionally, the webhook can trigger a confirmation email to the customer with their order details.

**2. Customer Support:**

* **Example:** If a user on a support chatbot reports a technical issue that can't be resolved automatically, the chatbot can trigger a webhook to create a support ticket in the company's helpdesk system. A support agent is then alerted to assist the customer further.

**3. Appointment Booking and Reminders:**

* **Example:** A chatbot helps users schedule appointments with a medical clinic. When an appointment is successfully booked, a webhook can add it to the clinic's calendar system and send an automatic appointment confirmation text message to the patient.


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