# Datadog - New event trigger (real-time)

The New event trigger uses webhooks to monitor Datadog for events in real-time.

# Set up the New event trigger in Datadog

Complete the following steps to configure the New event trigger in Datadog:

1

Copy the static webhook URI from the trigger's HELP section.

Static webhook URIStatic webhook URI

2

Open Datadog (opens new window) and go to Integration > Webhooks > Configure.

3

Click + New.

4

Enter a Name for the trigger webhook.

5

Enter the webhook URI in the URL field.

6

Click the Custom headers checkbox and enter a key-value pair Workato-Key header. For example:

{
  "Workato-Key": "a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890"
}

Save this value for later use in Workato.

7

Click Save.

# Input

Input field Description
Workato-Key Enter the Workato-Key value configured in Datadog.

# Output

Output field Description
ID The unique Datadog identifier for the event.
Title The title of the event.
Date The date and time the event occurred.
Last updated The date and time the event was last updated.
Event type The type of event.
Body The body content of the event.
Org Contains information about the organization, such as ID and Name.


Last updated: 1/7/2026, 9:38:34 PM