Resolving Calendly Webhooks Issues in Node.js Using Ngrok

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The Problem

Key Symptoms:

Successful creation of the webhook subscription.

No activity in the console logs when events are triggered.

Working with RequestBin but not with Ngrok.

What You Might Have Tried

In your quest for a solution, you’ve tried a myriad of troubleshooting steps, including:

Resetting your Ngrok address multiple times.

Turning off Windows Firewall and antivirus software.

Creating a new application in Calendly and generating fresh tokens.

Thoroughly following the provided documentation.

In this seemingly perplexing scenario, the silence from Calendly is not just frustrating - it’s preventing you from achieving your integration goals.

The Solution

The good news is that the problem can often be resolved with a few straightforward steps. Here's how to get your Calendly webhooks working using Ngrok:

Step 1: Create an Account with Ngrok

If you haven’t already, sign up for an account with Ngrok.

Creating an account helps you manage your tunnels better and often resolves issues arising from unregistered tunnels.

Step 2: Get Your Authtoken

After signing up, you will be provided with an authtoken.

Install this token in your local Ngrok setup. You can typically do this by running:

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Step 3: Start a New Ngrok Tunnel

To continue development, start a new tunnel pointing to your application’s port. For example:

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This command will create a public tunnel to your local server running on port 3000.

Step 4: Update Your Webhook URL

Ensure that the url parameter in your webhook registration matches the new Ngrok URL. Update any previously configured webhook URLs to the latest one generated by Ngrok.

Step 5: Test the Setup

Begin creating new events again on Calendly to ensure your webhook triggers the expected responses.

Expected Output

Once the above steps are correctly followed, you should see the following:

Successful activity logged in your console with messages indicating that the /calendly endpoint is receiving information.

Conclusion

With valuable functionality like this at your fingertips, you can enhance your application's capabilities greatly, turning webhook opportunities into reliable, real-time interactions.