With the REST trigger, you can trigger a Journey anytime using a generated API endpoint (REST URL) and a specific payload (data).

<aside> 🤔 The REST trigger is an advanced feature that requires technical expertise. Please reach out to your success manager if you’re interested in using it.

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Key features

Increased flexibility and customization

Create custom workflows or integrate your systems to trigger the flow based on specific events or data.

Easier flow testing

Developers and testers can easily test the flow execution using code, making it convenient for debugging and validating flow behavior.


How-to

  1. Create a new flow
  2. Select REST trigger from the dropdown:

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  1. Copy the REST URL:

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  1. Use the Example header for authorization or content-type information
  2. Prepare a specific payload with data and parameters needed for flow execution
  3. Use the example cURL command for sending the HTTP request:

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