Webhooks are an incredibly powerful tool that helps automate your workflows and receive real-time updates between ZooTools and your favorite apps. Think of them as instant messengers that notify your chosen applications whenever specific events occur in ZooTools—such as a new subscriber or an email being sent. Let’s dive into what webhooks are and how to set them up in ZooTools.

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What is a Webhook?

Imagine you’re hosting a party, and every time a guest arrives, someone immediately lets you know. That’s how webhooks work! They’re automatic notifications sent to a specific URL when certain events happen in ZooTools. Rather than checking for updates manually, webhooks push the information to you, saving you time and effort.

For example:

• When a new contact subscribes to your email list, ZooTools can instantly notify your CRM system.
• When an email is sent, a webhook can trigger an action in another app.

Webhooks make your systems smarter and more connected, helping you work more efficiently.

Events to Listen For

ZooTools webhooks can be configured to listen for the following events:

• CONTACT_CREATED: Triggered when a new contact is added.
• CONTACT_UNSUBSCRIBED: Triggered when a contact unsubscribes from your list.
• CONTACT_RESUBSCRIBED: Triggered when a contact resubscribes to your list.
• CONTACT_UPDATED: Triggered when a contact’s information is updated.
• CONTACT_DELETED: Triggered when a contact is deleted.
• WORKSPACE_TEAM_MEMBER_JOINED: Triggered when a new team member joins the workspace.
• WORKSPACE_SENDING_EMAILS_PAUSED: Triggered when sending emails is paused for the workspace, this happens if we detect a high spam rate or the anti-spam is triggered.

How to Set Up Webhooks in ZooTools

Setting up webhooks in ZooTools is straightforward and doesn’t require extensive technical knowledge. Here’s a step-by-step guide: