To send an event to Mixpanel via a webhook POST request, you need to include the following key parameters:
1. Event Name: This is the name of the event you're tracking.
2. Properties: A JSON object containing metadata about the event.
Here's a basic structure of the event object you should send:
```
{
"event": "Your Event Name",
"properties": {
"time": 1234567890,
"distinct_id": "user_identifier",
"$insert_id": "unique_event_id",
"token": "your_project_token",
// Additional custom properties
}
}
LBKSLet's break down the required properties:
- `time`: The timestamp of when the event occurred (in seconds or milliseconds since epoch).
- `distinct_id`: A unique identifier for the user who performed the event.
- `$insert_id`: A unique identifier for this specific event occurrence (used for deduplication).
- `token`: Your Mixpanel project token.
You can also include any additional custom properties relevant to your event.
When making the POST request, you should send it to the Mixpanel import API endpoint:
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[https://api.mixpanel.com/import](https://api.mixpanel.com/import)
Remember to include the appropriate headers, such as 'Content-Type: application/json' and any necessary authentication headers.
For more detailed information on the event structure and API usage, you can refer to the Mixpanel Import Events API documentation.
