Create New Broadcast Endpoint

Modified on Wed, 26 Jul, 2023 at 2:32 PM

An endpoint is where your broadcast data is sent. At the time of writing this article, it is the Discord Channel that you're broadcasting trade actions to.

TABLE OF CONTENTS


How do I create a new Endpoint?

Be sure to have a webhook ready for input. You can follow the #How do I obtain a webhook section if needed.


Step 1: On the VisionKeys App click "Settings" in the bottom right of the main screen.


Step 2: On the settings window, click "Broadcast" in the left panel.


Step 3: On the Broadcast Settings panel click "Create New".



Broadcast Name

This is a friendly name you choose. This name will show up on the Stream Deck when selecting the active endpoints.


TIP: Keep the name short so it fits across the Stream Deck keys


Endpoint

This is the Service type that you're broadcasting to. Currently, "Discord" is the only option.


Webhook

The webhook is a URL for the Discord Channel you're broadcasting too. Please follow the How do I obtain a webhook section.


NOTE: The webhook is REQUIRED otherwise there is no destination for the data.
SECURITY: Please NEVER share the webhook URL publicly. Anyone with the URL + knowledge of utilizing it would be able to post messages in the Discord Channel.


Alias

This is where you can enter your name/handle that you want the Broadcast actions to be tied to.


Tag Role/User

If you want to tag a Discord Server Role or user, you can enter that tag here. Be sure to include the "@" before the role/user.


Disclaimer

The disclaimer field gives you a place to put a basic reminder or warning for those reading your Broadcast actions. It's highly recommended that you utilize a Disclaimer.


How do I obtain a webhook?

If you have the correct server permissions or are a server admin you can use these steps to create a webhook for a channel you wish to Broadcast to. If you do not have permission, you must gain approval and request for a webhook url from a server Administrator.


Step 1: Right-Click on the desired channel and select "Edit Channel".



Step 2: On the left pane, select "Integrations".



Step 3: Now click "Webhooks" and "New Webhook" on the resulting page.



you can now assign an image, a name for the "bot" posting, and finally copy the webhook url.


SECURITY: Please NEVER share the webhook URL publicly. Anyone with the URL + knowledge of utilizing it would be able to post messages in the Discord Channel.

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