n8n Node Guide: Webhook

Description

HTTP & API node in n8n.

What It Does

Receive inbound HTTP requests from external systems.

When To Use It

When something outside n8n needs to trigger your workflow – forms, other apps, agents.

Key Parameters

Path, Method, Authentication (none/basic/header), Allowed Origins

Common Mistakes

A Webhook node alone cannot reply – add a Respond to Webhook node to send a response.

Example

POST /webhook/orders – external system posts order JSON, workflow processes it.

FAQ

Is this node included in n8n Community Edition?

Yes – Webhook ships with the free Community Edition. No paid license needed.

Test URLs are temporary; production URLs need the workflow active.?

Where does it fit in a workflow?

Webhook works with any other node – connect it after a trigger or data node, and feed its output into the next step. Standard n8n data flow: trigger -> transform -> act.

Is support included?

Yes – message the seller through the store and I will help you wire this node.