Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Webhooks let your app react to real-world events the moment they happen — no polling, no wasted requests. In this short, learn exactly how webhooks work using a real Twilio SMS inbound flow as the example. Twilio delivers over 10 billion webhook events every month.

Learn more about Twilio Webhooks ➡️ twil.io/webhooks
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FAQ

What is a webhook?
A webhook is an HTTP POST request your server sends to another app the moment an event occurs — no polling required.

Do I need a Twilio account to use webhooks?
Yes. Sign up free at twil.io/trytwilio-yt and configure your webhook URL in the Twilio console.

What is TwiML?
TwiML is Twilio's XML-based markup language. Your webhook URL returns TwiML to tell Twilio how to respond to an incoming SMS or call.
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