# Webhooks Tutorial - Push notifications with Pushover

**URL:** <https://community.particle.io/t/webhooks-tutorial-push-notifications-with-pushover/52070>\
**Category:** Tutorials\
**Tags:** boron, argon, xenon\
**Created:** [September 9, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/webhooks-tutorial-push-notifications-with-pushover/52070 "2019-09-09T12:04:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![jaredwolff](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/community.particle.io/jaredwolff/32/18462_2.png) [@jaredwolff](https://community.particle.io/u/jaredwolff)\
**Post date:** [September 9, 2019, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.particle.io/t/webhooks-tutorial-push-notifications-with-pushover/52070/1 "2019-09-09T12:04:23Z")

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Hey all,

Adding push notifications to any Particle Powered project is easier than you think. Here’s a quick tutorial on how to set them up using Pushover. I’ve been using this with my [Tile based location tracker](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh) and it’s been great!

First you want to make sure that you’re publishing something to Particle’s cloud. Here’s an example of what you could publish:

```auto
// Create payload
String status = String::format("{\"address\":\"%s\",\"lastSeen\":%d,\"lastRSSI\":%i,\"status\":\"%s\"}",
    address, lastSeen, lastRSSI, messages[present]);

// Publish the RSSI and Device Info
Particle.publish("status", status, PRIVATE, WITH_ACK);

```

In the case above, there are several key data points being published. Bluetooth Address, time stamps, RSSI and also a status message. They’ll all be very handy to have in the coming steps!

Now, to set up the web hook!

The first thing that you’ll have to take note is your **user key.** You can get that by logging into Pushover. Note: you’ll need to set up an account first if you haven’t already.

It should look something like this:

 ![Pushover main screen](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh/images/Screen_Shot_2019-09-03_at_3-e71c60fd-ef57-4e5f-a7a5-e836b36af15e.39.36_PM.png)

If you’re logged in and don’t see this page, click on the **Pushover logo** and that should bring you back.

Next we’ll want to create an application. Click on the **Apps & Plugins** at the top of the screen.

 ![App/Plugins screen in Pushover](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh/images/Screen_Shot_2019-09-03_at_3-3144b865-133a-4778-b349-37ebb333ede7.39.42_PM.png)

You should then click **Create a New Application.** This will allow us to get an **API Token** that will be needed in the Particle Webhook setup.

 ![Create a New Application](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh/images/Screen_Shot_2019-09-05_at_11-c5628ee5-3aa9-4e82-b302-051278631a6b.49.21_AM.png)

Set a name as you see fit. Fill in the description if you want a reminder. **Click the box** and then click **Create Application.**

You should go to the next page. Copy and save the **API Token/Key** we’ll need this also in a few steps.

 ![Viewing Application with API key](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh/images/Screen_Shot_2019-09-03_at_3-a9e88ba1-dcb8-4b4d-8f20-a67e70e84ff5.39.50_PM.png)

Now, let’s setup the Webhook. Jump over to [https://console.particle.io](https://console.particle.io/) and create a new integration.

 ![Particle console creating new Webhook](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh/images/Screen_Shot_2019-09-03_at_3-ef788a5e-710f-4457-9b04-133d4ecf5f94.41.55_PM.png)

We’ll set the **Event Name** to **status**. (Make sure you set this to the event name that you want to monitor)

The **URL** to **[https://api.pushover.net/1/messages.json](https://api.pushover.net/1/messages.json)**

Also, if you want to filter by a specific device make sure you select it in the **Device dropdown.**

Under **Advanced Settings** we’ll finish up by setting a few fields.

 ![Setting the token and api key in Particle Webhook](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh/images/Screen_Shot_2019-09-03_at_3-831e153a-bb8c-4d73-98c4-61a958c9c51a.42.01_PM.png)

Create the following fields: **token,**** user **,** title **, and** message **. Then set token to the** API Token **we got earlier. Do the same for the** User Key.**

The **title** will show up as the title of your message. Make it whatever makes sense for you.

You can set the **message** as `The Tile is currently {{{status}}}. RSSI: {{{lastRSSI}}}` .

We are using mustache templates here. They allow you to use the data in the published payload and reformat it to your liking. In our case, we’re using them to “fill in the blanks.” The **message** once processed would look something like this:

`The Tile is currently here. RSSI: -77`

As a side note, i’ll be talking more about these templates in [my guide](https://www.jaredwolff.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-particle-mesh/). So stay tuned for that!

### Test it

Once your integration is in place, invoke `Particle.publish` and see if you get messages sent to your phone via Pushover.

Here’s what it would look like on an iPhone:

 ![Pushover messages from Particle Cloud](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh/images/Pushover-58cbd968-ffbe-4aa5-9087-de6f98708715.png)

As you can see, I tested it a bunch! 😬

## Conclusion

This API integration is very handy especially if you don’t want to go crazy with creating your own app with push notifications. Consider it another tool in your toolbox when bringing your own creations to life!

You can check out the in-depth tutorial that this was originally based on [here](https://www.jaredwolff.com/how-to-location-tracking-using-particle-mesh). I hope you find it useful!