---
title: "Trigger application event"
method: POST
path: "/applications/{application_uid}/events"
tags: ["Applications"]
---

# Trigger application event

`POST /applications/{application_uid}/events`

Triggers an event on behalf of an application. These events can trigger Front workflows, like rules.
For more information, see the [developer docs](https://dev.frontapp.com/docs/application-triggers#/).


Required scope: `feature:app_trigger`

## Path parameters

- `application_uid` string, required

## Request body

- AppEvent
  - `event_type` string, required — The type of event this application should handle
  - `app_object` object, required — Identifier for the app object to which the event is related. Either an ID or an external link is required. If both are provided, the ID will be favored.
    - `id` string — ID of the app object
    - `ext_link` string — External link of the app object

## Response `204`

No content

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