> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Webhooks Overview

Fern uses webhooks to notify your application about events that happen in your Fern account. Webhooks are HTTP POST requests that Fern sends to a URL you specify.

## Why Use Webhooks?

Webhooks allow you to:

* Get real-time notifications about transaction status changes
* Update your database when customers complete verification
* Trigger business logic based on Fern events
* Maintain data consistency between Fern and your systems

## Getting Started

1. **Configure Your Endpoint**: Set up an HTTPS endpoint to receive webhooks
2. **Verify Webhooks**: Implement signature verification for security
3. **Handle Events**: Process incoming webhook events appropriately
4. **Manage Retries**: Handle failed deliveries with proper retry logic

## Security

All webhooks are signed with your webhook secret to ensure authenticity. Always verify the signature before processing webhook data.