Time out problem with webhook
# support
r
I am here facing the problem of my webbook time out from receiving server and server error or improper response The problem is when I talk to Vapi assistant my webhook is automatically triggered off into 3 seconds even the call is going on and it is not such the information of prospect details how can I fix that problem
Hello
v
Hi there! 👋 I understand you're facing a webhook timeout issue where your webhook is triggering prematurely (after just 3 seconds) and not receiving prospect details. I don't have specific information about the 3-second timeout setting, but I can definitely help you troubleshoot the webhook issue and suggest ways to ensure your webhook receives prospect details properly. ## Troubleshooting Steps for Your Webhook Issue ### 1. Check Your Webhook Configuration First, verify your webhook configuration is correct: - Double-check the webhook URL to ensure there are no typos or accidental spaces - Verify the server URL entered in the Vapi Dashboard is correct and accessible from outside your network - Confirm endpoint configuration on your server is set up to receive POST requests as per the Assistant Request docs According to [troubleshooting documentation](https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1334280135683084328), incorrect webhook URLs are a common cause of issues. ### 2. Check Data Format and Response Improper response formats can cause timeouts: - Ensure your JSON response is correctly formatted with the proper
toolCallId
and
result
fields - A mismatch in the
toolCallId
will prevent Vapi from associating the response with the correct tool call - Check that the data structure being sent from Vapi matches what your webhook expects ### 3. Configure Prospect Details Properly To receive prospect details via webhook:
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vapiInstance = vapiSDK.run({
  apiKey: apiKey,
  assistant: assistant,
  config: buttonConfig,
  assistantOverrides: {
    variableValues: {
      // Your prospect details here
      name: "ProspectName"
    }
  }
});
According to [webhook configuration documentation](https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1339495894801711186), using
assistantOverrides
with
variableValues
is the proper way to pass prospect details.
### 4. Test Your Webhook Manually Use tools like Postman or cURL to manually test your webhook: - This helps verify if the webhook is operational and can receive data - Start with a simple test to confirm basic connectivity before adding complexity ### 5. Check Network and Server Issues Network problems can cause premature timeouts: - Verify network stability and connectivity - Check firewall or security settings that might block incoming requests - Review server logs for any errors that might be preventing proper webhook function Is there anything specific about your webhook setup you'd like me to help with further? Sources: - [Troubleshooting webhook timeout issues in Vapi](https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1334280135683084328) - [Vapi assistant webhook configuration options and best practices](https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1339495894801711186) - [Debugging techniques for Vapi webhooks](https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1336345690393149452) - [How server errors and improper responses can cause webhook timeouts](https://discord.com/channels/1211482211119796234/1211483291191083018/threads/1325000684231196775)
k
Hey Rehan, you could increase the server timeout for your webhook request inside the server property. Give it a try and let me know how it goes for you.
r
I did it But nothing change 😔
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k
Hey Rehan, could you share the call ID which has the updated server timeout?