Ecommerce · Website glossary

Webhook

Quick answer · What is Webhook?

An HTTP request sent by one system to notify another system of an event.

IN PRACTICE

Webhook: an example

A store sends an order-created event to an inventory integration endpoint.

KEEP IN MIND

Notifications can be retried or arrive out of order; integrations must verify authenticity and handle repeated events safely.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Webhook?

A store sends an order-created event to an inventory integration endpoint.

What should an integration account for when receiving webhooks?

Notifications can be retried or arrive out of order; integrations must verify authenticity and handle repeated events safely.

Which concepts should I read alongside Webhook?

API: An application programming interface defines how software can request data or behavior from another component.
Order status: A label representing an order's current stage in a store's processing workflow.