# Automate- Using an HTTP Connector to Send Data to a 3rd Party System

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#### Lesson text

## Sending HTTP Messages with Automate

An [HTTP Action](https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/http-action/) allows us to send an HTTP call when a trigger event occurs. This enables us to send JSON from an _entry, asset, or release_ to any service that accepts an HTTP POST, GET, PUT, DELETE, or PATCH.  
In this module we will use an _HTTP Action connector_ to send the _entry_ JSON to an external webhook listener. This method can be used to integrate with third-party systems that do not have a pre-built connector but can receive a GET or POST request.

Topics covered:

*   Sending JSON to an external web service
    
*   Using the website http://webhook.site to receive to our HTTP message
    

Please watch the following video to see an example of sending an HTTP message with _automate:_

### **Exercise: Create a new Automation that sends an HTTP Post request to a 3rd party web service when an** _entry_ **is published**

1\. Create a new Automation using a _Contentstack_ Trigger  
2\. Add a new _action_ and use the _HTTP Connector_   
3\. Go to http://webhook.site and create a new webhook listener  
4\. In the Configure Action step, specify the URL of the webhook from above

#### Key takeaways

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Automate- Using an HTTP Connector to Send Data to a 3rd Party System. Sending HTTP Messages with Automate An HTTP Action (https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/http-action/) allows us to send an HTTP call when a trigger event occurs. This enables us to send JSON from an entry, asset, or release to any service that accepts an HTTP POST, GET, PUT, DELETE, or PATCH. In this module we will use an HTTP Action connector to send the entry JSON to an external webhook listener. This method can be used to integrate with third-party systems that do not have a pre-built connector but can receive a GET or POST request. Topics covered: Sending JSON to an external web service Using the website http://webhook.site to receive to our HTTP messag

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| Contentstack Academy home | `https://www.contentstack.com/academy/` |
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| Contentstack documentation | `https://www.contentstack.com/docs/` |
| HTTP Action | `https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/automation-hub-connectors/http-action/` |