How to Test WorkOS Webhooks

WorkOS webhooks send directory sync, SSO, and admin portal events so your app can react to enterprise identity changes.

1. WorkOS Webhook Events

WorkOS can send the following webhook events to your endpoint:

2. Set Up a Test Endpoint with HookRay

Follow these steps to start receiving WorkOS webhooks for testing:

1. Go to HookRay and click "Start Testing — Free" to get your unique webhook URL.
2. Copy the URL (e.g., https://h.hookray.com/abc123).
3. In your WorkOS dashboard, navigate to the webhook settings and paste the HookRay URL as your endpoint.
4. Select the events you want to receive (see list above).
5. Trigger a test event — HookRay will show the incoming webhook in real-time.

3. Sample WorkOS Webhook Payload

Here's an example of what a WorkOS webhook payload looks like:

{
  "id": "event_01ABC123DEF456",
  "event": "dsync.user.created",
  "created_at": "2026-03-20T18:30:00.000Z",
  "data": {
    "id": "directory_user_01ABC",
    "directory_id": "directory_01XYZ",
    "emails": [
      {
        "primary": true,
        "value": "employee@company.com"
      }
    ],
    "first_name": "Jordan",
    "last_name": "Chen",
    "state": "active"
  }
}

4. Common Issues & Troubleshooting

5. Next Steps

• Use HookRay's webhook replay feature to re-send captured webhooks while building your handler
• Enable smart parsing (Pro plan) to see WorkOS-specific fields highlighted automatically
• Check the WorkOS webhook documentation for the complete event reference