Webhooks in general
Webhooks are automated messages sent from apps when something happens. They have a payload and are sent to a unique URL. Unlike typical APIs, which require you to poll for data, webhooks push data to your system in real time.
Webhooks in ConnectPay
ConnectPay offers webhooks for various products and services, including:
- Identity verification
- Applications
- Payments
- Account balance and status
- Card applications, payments, and status
- Merchant payments
How to Use Webhooks in ConnectPay
- Set Up Your Endpoint: Create an endpoint in your application to receive webhook notifications. This endpoint should be able to handle HTTP POST requests.
- Authorize Webhooks: Ensure your endpoint is secure by using IP whitelisting and secret tokens. This helps verify that the requests are coming from ConnectPay. You can find more information here.
- Handle Notifications: Implement logic to process the incoming webhook data. Make sure your system can handle retries and out-of-order notifications. You can find more information here.
- Respond to Webhooks: Your endpoint must return a 200 HTTP response code and “OK” in the response body to acknowledge receipt of the webhook. You can find more information here.
- Test and Monitor: Regularly test your webhook integration and monitor for any issues to ensure reliable performance.