n8n workflow | Process Ko-fi Donations, Subscriptions & Shop Orders with Webhook Verification

Who is this for?

This workflow is tailored for content creators, artists, and developers who use Ko-fi to receive financial support through donations, subscriptions, or product sales.

Use case

This workflow automates the process of receiving and categorizing payment notifications from Ko-fi, ensuring that creators can focus on their work rather than administrative tasks.

What this workflow does

• Webhook Reception: The workflow listens for incoming payment notifications from Ko-fi via a configured webhook.
• Token Verification: It validates incoming requests to ensure they originate from Ko-fi using a verification token for enhanced security.
• Type Differentiation: It categorizes payments into types—donations, subscriptions, and shop orders—allowing for tailored handling for each payment type.
• Custom Response Options: Depending on the payment type received, the workflow activates specific actions or processes, enabling seamless integration with other applications or services.

Setup

1. Webhook Configuration:
   • Access the Webhook node within the workflow and take note of your unique webhook URL.
   • Visit your Ko-fi webhooks management page at Ko-fi Webhooks Management and input this URL.
2. Verification Token Setup:
   • In your Ko-fi account, locate the verification token in the advanced settings.
   • Input this token in the Prepare node of your n8n workflow.
3. Enable the Workflow:
   • Activate the workflow in n8n to start listening for incoming webhook notifications.
4. Testing:
   • Use the test feature in the Ko-fi webhooks settings to send a test webhook to ensure everything is functioning as expected.

How to customize this workflow to your needs

• Add Actions for Each Payment Type: You can modify the Donation, Subscription, and Shop Order nodes to include actions such as sending emails, logging payments within a database, or triggering notifications.
• Enhance Security Measures: You can further refine the Check token node to include additional checks or to log all incoming webhook requests for monitoring.
• Integration with Other Services: Consider linking this workflow with messaging platforms (e.g., Slack, Discord) or CRM tools to keep your supporters informed or to manage relationships more effectively.
• Custom Fields: If needed, adjust the fields captured in the Subscription and Shop Order nodes to include more data or different parameters based on your specific use case.