Setting Up Webhooks

Webhooks allow QuipForm to send form submission data to external applications automatically.

Whenever a respondent submits a form, QuipForm can send a real-time HTTP POST request containing the submission data to your specified endpoint.

This makes it easy to connect QuipForm with automation tools, internal systems, CRMs, databases, and custom applications.

What Can You Do With Webhooks?

Common webhook use cases include:

• Send leads to a CRM
• Create support tickets
• Trigger internal workflows
• Send Slack notifications
• Send Discord notifications
• Connect to Zapier
• Connect to Make
• Connect to n8n
• Store submissions in a database
• Build custom automations

Before You Begin

You'll need:

• A published QuipForm form
• A webhook endpoint URL
• Access to the service receiving the webhook

Example webhook URL:

https://yourdomain.com/api/webhooks/quipform

Adding a Webhook

To configure a webhook:

1. Open your form.
2. Navigate to Settings.
3. Select Webhooks.
4. Click Add Webhook.
5. Paste your webhook URL.
6. Save the configuration.

QuipForm will begin sending new submissions to that endpoint.

How Webhooks Work

Once configured, the flow looks like this:

Respondent submits form
           ↓
      QuipForm
           ↓
 Sends webhook request
           ↓
    Your endpoint

Each new submission generates a webhook event.

Example Payload

QuipForm sends submission data as JSON.

Example:

{
  "form_id": "form_123",
  "form_title": "Lead Generation Form",
  "submitted_at": "2026-01-01T12:00:00Z",
  "answers": {
    "Name": "John Doe",
    "Email": "john@example.com"
  },
  "metadata": {
    "country": "United States",
    "device": "Desktop"
  }
}

For a complete breakdown of the payload structure, see Webhook Payload Format.

Using Automation Platforms

Many automation platforms provide webhook URLs that can be pasted directly into QuipForm.

Popular options include:

Zapier

Create a Zap using a webhook trigger and connect it to thousands of applications.

Make

Build advanced multi-step workflows using incoming webhooks.

n8n

Create self-hosted automation workflows using webhook triggers.

Pipedream

Receive webhook events and build serverless workflows.

Slack

Send submissions directly into Slack channels using Slack webhook URLs.

Discord

Post new submissions directly into Discord channels.

Testing Your Webhook

After setup:

1. Submit a test response.
2. Verify the webhook is received.
3. Review the payload.
4. Confirm your workflow executes correctly.

Testing ensures your integration is functioning as expected.

Best Practices

Use HTTPS Endpoints

Always use secure webhook URLs.

Example:

https://yourdomain.com/webhooks/forms

Store Incoming Data Immediately

For important workflows, save webhook data as soon as it arrives.

Monitor Failures

Regularly review logs and endpoint health.

Keep Endpoints Fast

Respond quickly and process heavy workloads in the background.

Troubleshooting

Webhook Isn't Triggering

Verify:

• The webhook URL is correct.
• The form is published.
• A new submission was received.
• The webhook has been saved successfully.

Endpoint Isn't Receiving Requests

Check:

• Server availability
• Firewall settings
• URL accuracy
• HTTPS configuration

Invalid Payload Errors

Ensure your application accepts:

• HTTP POST requests
• JSON request bodies

Workflow Doesn't Run

Review your automation platform's logs and verify the incoming payload matches expectations.

Important Notes

Webhooks Are Sent Per Submission

Each successful submission generates a new webhook event.

Webhooks Are Real-Time

Events are sent immediately after a form is submitted.

No Automatic Retries

QuipForm currently sends webhook events once.

If delivery fails, the event is not automatically retried.

Related Articles

• Webhook Payload Format
• Webhook Retry Policy
• Discord Webhooks
• Slack Webhooks
• Zapier Integration