Webhooks & API

Custom HTTP Headers Authentication for Webhooks

Custom HTTP headers are commonly used to provide additional information.  If any end-user wants to provide additional information when default headers are not enough then they can use a custom header configuration. For example : authentication / encryption / integrity. Configuration We can configure custom HTTP Headers using both Org and Site Webhooks API. Org...

Setting up Webhooks in Mist

Follow these steps to enable Webhooks for your site: Access Webhooks through Organization -> Site Configurations. Here, select the specific API topics you want to be pushed to your server.  Fill out the Name, URL, and Secret (optional) for your server in order for Webhooks to push the information out. Organization & Site Level Webhooks (API)...

Webhook Message Flow

  The sequence diagram below shows the message flow between the Webhook client, Mist cloud, and Mist AP:

Webhooks for Location

Webhooks are an intuitive method of collecting data by having real-time events push their information onto a provided URL.  Triggering webhook events will automatically send and store relevant details for data analysis. Note: Webhooks via UI configuration are available for Location at the Site level only, which requires placing your APs on a floorplan in...