# Anomaly Webhook

By creating a webhook for [Anomalies](https://docs.apono.io/docs/architecture-and-security/anomalies) notifications, you can gather all notifications into a single platform.

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### Prerequisites

<table><thead><tr><th width="246">Item</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Apono Premium</strong></td><td><a href="https://www.apono.io/pricing/">Apono plan</a> providing the most features and dedicated account support</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Access Flow</strong></td><td>Minimum of one configured <a href="../access-flows/creating-access-flows-in-apono/self-serve-access-flows">self serve</a> access flow</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Create a webhook

Follow these steps to configure an Apono webhook:

1. On the [**Webhooks**](https://app.apono.io/webhooks) page, click **Add Webhook**. The **Add Webhook** page appears.
2. Click **Anomaly Webhook**.
3. Enter a unique, alphanumeric, user-friendly **Anomaly Webhook Name** for identifying this webhook.
4. Click the **Status** toggle to **Active**.
5. From the **Method** dropdown menu, select a REST method.
6. In the **URL** field, enter the URL of the target system that will receive the webhook.

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The webhook URL **must adhere** to the following requirements:

* Uses the HTTPS protocol
* Does not specify any custom ports
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7. In the **Body Template** field, construct a JSON body for the webhook payload.

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Click **View request anomaly event's payload schema** to reveal the payload schema and available data fields.
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8. Enter the authentication information required by the target system.

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{% tab title="Bearer Token" %}
Follow this step to add Bearer Token authentication:

1. Under **Headers**, use the **Key** and **Value** fields to set the access token.

| Key             | Value                  |
| --------------- | ---------------------- |
| *Authorization* | *Bearer \<API\_TOKEN>* |
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{% tab title="OAuth" %}
Follow these steps to add OAuth authentication:

1. From the **Authentication Type** dropdown menu, select **OAuth**. The OAuth settings appear.
2. Define the OAuth settings.

<table><thead><tr><th width="204">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Client ID</strong></td><td>Unique identifier assigned by the authorization server</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Client Secret</strong></td><td>Secret key issued by the authorization server</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Token Endpoint URL</strong></td><td>URL where the authorization code or refresh token is exchanged for an access token</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scopes</strong></td><td>(Optional) Set of permissions requested to access specific resources or APIs</td></tr></tbody></table>
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Follow these steps to add OAuth authentication:

1. From the **Authentication Type** dropdown menu, select **OAuth**. The OAuth settings appear.
2. Define the OAuth settings.

<table><thead><tr><th width="204">Setting</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Client ID</strong></td><td>Unique identifier assigned by the authorization server</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Client Secret</strong></td><td>Secret key issued by the authorization server</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Token Endpoint URL</strong></td><td>URL where the authorization code or refresh token is exchanged for an access token</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Scopes</strong></td><td>(Optional) Set of permissions requested to access specific resources or APIs</td></tr></tbody></table>
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9. (Optional) In the **Timeout in seconds** field, enter the duration in seconds to wait before marking the request as failed.
10. Optional) Define **Response Validators** to verify that the response from the webhook meets specified criteria:
    1. Click **+ Add**. A row of settings appears.
    2. Starting with *$.data.*, enter the **Json Path** of the JSON parameter.
    3. In the **Expected Values** field, enter a value and press the Enter key on your keyboard.
    4. Repeat step **c** to add several expected values.
    5. Repeat steps **a-d** to add multiple response validators.
11. Click **Test** to generate a test event to trigger your webhook. A **Test successful** or **Test failed** response status will appear at the bottom of the page. A successful test will send mock data to the target system.

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For more information about the test, click **View Invocation Data**. A panel opens revealing the request, response, and other relevant details.

Should your test fail, view these tips to [troubleshoot your webhook](https://docs.apono.io/docs/webhook-integrations/troubleshoot-a-webhook).
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12. Click **Save Webhook.**

The new webhook appears in the **Webhooks** table. Active webhooks are preceded by a green dot. Inactive webhooks are preceded by a white dot.

Apono Anomalies notifications will be sent to the target system.