If you've ever found yourself repeatedly checking the Fitabase dashboard to see if a participant has connected, disconnected, or completed their observation window, you're not alone. It's one of those tasks that can eat up a surprising amount of time, especially when you're managing a large study.
That's why we're excited to announce that Fitabase now supports webhooks.
What are webhooks?
Webhooks are a way for Fitabase to send real-time notifications to your own systems whenever something important happens in your project. Instead of manually checking the dashboard, Fitabase will automatically send a POST request to an HTTPS endpoint you specify whenever a participant's connection status changes.
What can you do with webhooks?
The possibilities are wide open, but here are some common use cases our beta testers have loved:
- Create Asana tasks automatically when a participant disconnects, so your team can follow up right away.
- Update tracking spreadsheets in real time without manual data entry.
- Feed enrollment data into reports so your PI always has the latest numbers.
How hard is it to set up?
Not hard at all. If you have an HTTPS endpoint that can receive POST requests, you can configure webhooks in about five minutes. We've put together a step-by-step guide in our Knowledge Base to walk you through the process: Using Webhooks.
Want to see webhooks in action? Reach out to us at hello@fitabase.com and we'll set up a quick demo for you.