Events API Overview

Overview

The Branch Events API is a robust tool for tracking events that take place in your app.

These events fall under 4 categories: Commerce, Content, Lifecycle, or Custom.

Benefits

With the Branch Events API, you can track conversion data and include detailed metadata to help you better understand user behavior as it relates to your campaigns.

Try It!

Try out the Events API in your browser, using your Branch data:

Logging Standard Events

Logging Custom Events

Getting Started

Prerequisites

In order to use the Events API, you first need to create a Branch Dashboard.

Authentication

Calls to the Events API require your Branch Key. Your Branch Key can be found in your Branch Dashboard Account Settings.

Learn more about your Branch Account Profile here.

Usage

Logging Standard Events

Use this endpoint to log standard Branch Events.

Standard Branch Events are limited to Commerce, Content, and Lifecycle events. See the "Request Body Parameters" table in this section to see which standard Branch Events you can log with this endpoint.

Request Info

Export Request

POST /v2/event/standard

Request Headers

Parameter	Value	Required
`content-type`	application/json	Recommended
`accept`	application/json	Recommended

Top Level Request Body Parameters

Top Level Parameter	Type	Description	Required
`branch_key`	String	The Branch Key for the relevant application.	Yes
`name`	String	The name of the event to log. Must be one of the standard Branch Event names included below. Commerce Event Names: `ADD_TO_CART` `ADD_TO_WISHLIST` `CLICK_AD` `VIEW_CART` `INITIATE_PURCHASE` `ADD_PAYMENT_INFO` `PURCHASE` `SPEND_CREDITS` Content Event Names: `SEARCH` `VIEW_ITEM` `VIEW_ITEMS` `RATE` `SHARE` Lifecycle Event Names: `ADD_TO_CART` `ADD_TO_WISHLIST` `CLICK_AD` `VIEW_CART` `INITIATE_PURCHASE` `ADD_PAYMENT_INFO` `PURCHASE` `SPEND_CREDITS`	Yes
`customer_event_alias`	String	The event alias, as defined by you. Used in addition to the Branch Event name in the `name` parameter.	No
`user_data`	Obj	An object related to user data, containing things like device information and advertising IDs. Also used to provide information regarding the user for Google DMA compliance. See `user_data` table for more.	Yes
`custom_data`	Obj	An object for additional custom key-value pairs that you would like attached to the Branch Event. This is attached to Branch Events that are retrieved via exports and sent via webhooks.	No
`event_data`	Obj	An object containing additional data about the specific event, including information about things like currency and revenue. See `event_data` table for more.	No
`content_items`	Obj	An object only for Commerce and Content Branch Events. Contains additional information about specific content. See `content_items` table for more.	No

Parameters Included in user_data Object

Required Identifiers
You must include at least one of the following in user_data:
user_data.developer_identity or,
user_data.browser_fingerprint_id or,
user_data.os=iOS AND user_data.idfa or,
user_data.os=iOS AND user_data.idfv or,
user_data.os=Android AND user_data.android_id or,
user_data.os=Android AND user_data.aaid

Parameters for `user_data`	Type	Description	Required
`user_data.os`	String	Examples: `Android` `iOS` `Mac_OS` `Linux` `Windows`	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.os_version`	String	The version of the operating system.	No
`user_data.environment`	String	Usually `FULL_APP`.	No
`user_data.aaid`	String	The Android Advertising ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.android_id`	String	The Android hardware ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.idfa`	String	The iOS advertising ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.idfv`	String	The iOS vendor ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.limit_ad_tracking`	Bool	Set to `true` if the partner has opted to not be tracked by advertisers.	No
`user_data.user_agent`	String	The user agent of the browser or app where the event occurred. Usually associated with a webview.	No
`user_data.browser_fingerprint_id`	String	An internal-only field for Branch to track browsers.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.http_origin`	String	The current page URL where the Branch Web SDK logged a web session start.	No
`user_data.http_referrer`	String	The referral URL that led to the current page where the Branch Web SDK logged a web session start.	No
`user_data.developer_identity`	String	The developer-specified identity for a user.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.country`	String	The country code of the user, usually based on device settings or the user agent string.	No
`user_data.language`	String	The language code of the user, usually based on device settings or the user agent string.	No
`user_data.ip`	String	The IP address for the device where the event occurred.	No
`user_data.local_ip`	String	Android only: the local IP of the device. Example: `"168.1.1.1"`	No
`user_data.brand`	String	The brand of the device.	No
`user_data.randomized_device_token`	String	An internal-only Branch field for tracking devices.	No
`user_data.app_version`	String	The version of the app downloaded by the user.	No
`user_data.model`	String	The model of the device.	No
`user_data.screen_dpi`	Int	The screen's DPI.	No
`user_data.screen_height`	Int	The screen's height.	No
`user_data.screen_width`	Int	The screen's width.	No
`user_data.dma_eea`	Bool	Whether European regulations, including the DMA, apply to this user and conversion. Set to `true` if user is included in European Union regulations. For example, if the user is located within the EEA, they are within the scope of DMA. Set to `false` if user is considered excluded from European Union regulations.	Required if EU regulations apply to this user Warning: Failure to include user consent signals may result in attribution or campaign performance degradation
`user_data.dma_ad_personalization`	Bool	Whether end user has granted or denied ads personalization consent. Set to `true` if user has granted consent for ads personalization. Set to `false` if user has denied consent for ads personalization.	Required if `dma_eea` is set to `true` (i.e., EU regulations apply to this user) Warning: Failure to include user consent signals may result in attribution or campaign performance degradation
`user_data.dma_ad_user_data`	Bool	Whether end user has granted or denied consent for 3P transmission of user level data for ads. Set to `true` if user has granted consent for 3P transmission of user-level data for ads. Set to `false` if user has denied consent for 3P transmission of user-level data for ads.	Required if `dma_eea` is set to `true` (i.e., EU regulations apply to this user) Warning: Failure to include user consent signals may result in attribution or campaign performance degradation

Parameters Included in event_data Object

Parameters for `event_data`	Type	Description	Required
`event_data.transaction_id`	String	The partner-specified transaction ID for their internal use.	No
`event_data.revenue`	Num	The partner-specified reported revenue for the event.	No
`event_data.currency`	String	The currency that the revenue, price, shipping, and tax were originally reported in by the partner.	No
`event_data.shipping`	Num	The shipping cost associated with the transaction.	No
`event_data.tax`	Num	The total tax associated with the transaction.	No
`event_data.coupon`	String	The transaction coupon redeemed with the transaction (e.g. `"SPRING2017"`).	No
`event_data.affiliation`	String	The store or affiliation associated with this transaction (e.g. `"Google Store"`).	No
`event_data.description`	String	The description associated with the event, not necessarily specific to any individual content items (see `content_items` parameter).	No
`event_data.search_query`	String	Additional search queries.	No

Parameters Included in content_items Object

Parameters for `content_items`	Type	Description	Required
`content_items[i].$content_schema`	String	The category or schema for a piece of content. May be used in the future for analytics. Must be one of the following: `COMMERCE_AUCTION` `COMMERCE_BUSINESS` `COMMERCE_OTHER` `COMMERCE_PRODUCT` `COMMERCE_RESTAURANT` `COMMERCE_SERVICE` `COMMERCE_TRAVEL_FLIGHT` `COMMERCE_TRAVEL_HOTEL` `COMMERCE_TRAVEL_OTHER` `GAME_STATE` `MEDIA_IMAGE` `MEDIA_MIXED` `MEDIA_MUSIC` `MEDIA_OTHER` `MEDIA_VIDEO` `OTHER` `TEXT_ARTICLE` `TEXT_BLOG` `TEXT_OTHER` `TEXT_RECIPE` `TEXT_REVIEW` `TEXT_SEARCH_RESULTS` `TEXT_STORY` `TEXT_TECHNICAL_DOC`	No
`content_items[i].$og_title`	String	The title for the content item.	No
`content_items[i].$og_image_url`	String	The image URL for the content item.	No
`content_items[i].$canonical_identifier`	String	Allows Branch to unify content/messages for content analytics.	No
`content_items[i].$publicly_indexable`	Bool	Whether content can be indexed for public use. Use `true` for content that can be seen by anyone, and `false` for content that cannot be indexed for public use.	No
`content_items[i].$locally_indexable`	Bool	Use `true` for content can be indexed for local (device) use, and `false` for content that cannot be indexed for local use.	No
`content_items[i].$price`	String	The price for the product or content.	No
`content_items[i].$quantity`	String	The quantity of the item to be ordered.	No
`content_items[i].$sku`	String	The product SKU or product ID.	No
`content_items[i].$product_name`	String	The product's name.	No
`content_items[i].$product_brand`	String	The product's brand.	No
`content_items[i].$product_category`	String	The product's category. Must be one of the following: `ANIMALS_AND_PET_SUPPLIES` `APPAREL_AND_ACCESSORIES` `ARTS_AND_ENTERTAINMENT` `BABY_AND_TODDLER` `BUSINESS_AND_INDUSTRIAL` `CAMERAS_AND_OPTICS` `ELECTRONICS` `FOOD_BEVERAGES_AND_TOBACCO` `FURNITURE` `HARDWARE` `HEALTH_AND_BEAUTY` `HOME_AND_GARDEN` `LUGGAGE_AND_BAGS` `MATURE` `MEDIA` `OFFICE_SUPPLIES` `RELIGIOUS_AND_CEREMONIAL` `SOFTWARE` `SPORTING_GOODS` `TOYS_AND_GAMES` `VEHICLES_AND_PARTS`	No
`content_items[i].$product_variant`	String	The product's variant. Examples would be `red` or `XL`, etc.	No
`content_items[i].$rating_average`	Num	The average rating of the item.	No
`content_items[i].$rating_count`	Num	The number of ratings for the item.	No
`content_items[i].$rating_max`	Num	The maximum possible rating for the item (e.g. 5.0 if 5 stars is highest possible rating).	No
`content_items[i].$creation_timestamp`	Int	The time the content was created.	No
`content_items[i].$exp_date`	Int	The time after which this content is no longer valid. The values `null` and `0` mean no limit. Should rarely be set.	No
`content_items[i].$keywords`	Array	An array of keywords (strings) related to the product.	No
`content_items[i].$address_street`	String	The street address for a restaurant, business, room (hotel), etc.	No
`content_items[i].$address_city`	String	The city for a restaurant, business, room (hotel), etc.	No
`content_items[i].$address_region`	String	The state or region for a restaurant, business, room (hotel), etc.	No
`content_items[i].$address_country`	String	The country code for a restaurant, business, room (hotel), etc.	No
`content_items[i].$address_postal_code`	String	The postal/zip code for a restaurant, business, room (hotel), etc.	No
`content_items[i].$latitude`	Num	The latitude for a restaurant, business, room (hotel), etc.	No
`content_items[i].$longitude`	Num	The longitude for a restaurant, business, room (hotel), etc.	No
`content_items[i].$image_captions`	Array	An array of captions (strings) associated with the image.	No
`content_items[i].$condition`	String	Relates to product condition, and generally used for auctions. Must be one of the following: `OTHER` `NEW` `EXCELLENT` `GOOD` `FAIR` `POOR` `USED` `REFURBISHED`	No
`content_items[i].$custom_fields`	Obj	A object containing key-value pairs that you would like attached to the content item. Attached to events that are retrieved via exports and sent via webhooks.	No

Response Info

Response Codes

Response Code	Definition
200	Success
400	Authentication failed
429	Rate limit reached

Examples

Example Requests

Example Commerce Request (cURL)

Example Content Request (cURL)

Example Lifecycle Request (cURL)

curl -vvv -d '{
  "name": "PURCHASE",
  "customer_event_alias": "my custom alias",
  "user_data": {
    "advertising_ids": {
      "oaid": "00aa00a0-0000-0a00-a000-aaa0000a0aaa"
    },
    "os": "Android",
    "os_version": 25,
    "environment": "FULL_APP",
    "aaid": "abcdabcd-0123-0123-00f0-000000000000",
    "android_id": "a12300000000",
    "limit_ad_tracking": false,
    "developer_identity": "user123",
    "country": "US",
    "language": "en",
    "ip":"000.000.0.0",
    "local_ip": "000.000.0.0",
    "brand": "LGE",
    "app_version": "1.0.0",
    "model": "Nexus 5X",
    "screen_dpi": 420,
    "screen_height": 1794,
    "screen_width": 1080,
    "dma_eea": true,
    "dma_ad_personalization": true,
    "dma_ad_user_data": true
  },
  "custom_data": {
    "purchase_loc": "Palo Alto",
    "store_pickup": "unavailable"
  },
  "event_data": {
    "transaction_id": "tras_Id_1232343434",
    "currency": "USD",
    "revenue": 180.2,
    "shipping": 10.5,
    "tax": 13.5,
    "coupon": "promo-1234",
    "affiliation": "high_fi",
    "description": "Preferred purchase"
  },
  "content_items": [
    {
      "$content_schema": "COMMERCE_PRODUCT",
      "$og_title": "Nike Shoe",
      "$og_description": "Start loving your steps",
      "$og_image_url": "http://example.com/img1.jpg",
      "$canonical_identifier": "nike/1234",
      "$publicly_indexable": false,
      "$price": 101.2,
      "$locally_indexable": true,
      "$quantity": 1,
      "$sku": "1101123445",
      "$product_name": "Runner",
      "$product_brand": "Nike",
      "$product_category": "Sporting Goods",
      "$product_variant": "XL",
      "$rating_average": 4.2,
      "$rating_count": 5,
      "$rating_max": 2.2,
      "$creation_timestamp": 1499892854966,
      "$exp_date": 1499892854966,
      "$keywords": [
        "sneakers",
        "shoes"
      ],
      "$address_street": "230 South LaSalle Street",
      "$address_city": "Chicago",
      "$address_region": "IL",
      "$address_country": "US",
      "$address_postal_code": "60604",
      "$latitude": 12.07,
      "$longitude": -97.5,
      "$image_captions": [
        "my_img_caption1",
        "my_img_caption_2"
      ],
      "$condition": "NEW",
      "$custom_fields": "{\"foo1\":\"bar1\",\"foo2\":\"bar2\"}"
    },
    {
      "$og_title": "Nike Woolen Sox",
      "$canonical_identifier": "nike/5324",
      "$og_description": "Fine combed woolen sox",
      "$publicly_indexable": false,
      "$price": 80.2,
      "$locally_indexable": true,
      "$quantity": 5,
      "$sku": "110112467",
      "$product_name": "Woolen Sox",
      "$product_brand": "Nike",
      "$product_category": "Apparel & Accessories",
      "$product_variant": "Xl",
      "$rating_average": 3.3,
      "$rating_count": 5,
      "$rating_max": 2.8,
      "$creation_timestamp": 1499892854966
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {},
  "branch_key": "key_test_XXX"
}' https://api2.branch.io/v2/event/standard

curl -vvv -d '{
  "name": "VIEW_ITEMS",
  "customer_event_alias": "my custom alias",
  "user_data": {
    "advertising_ids": {
      "oaid": "00aa00a0-0000-0a00-a000-aaa0000a0aaa"
    },
    "os": "Android",
    "os_version": 25,
    "environment": "FULL_APP",
    "aaid": "abcdabcd-0123-0123-00f0-000000000000",
    "android_id": "a12300000000",
    "limit_ad_tracking": false,
    "developer_identity": "user123",
    "country": "US",
    "language": "en",
    "ip": "000.000.0.0",
    "local_ip": "000.000.0.0",
    "brand": "LGE",
    "app_version": "1.0.0",
    "model": "Nexus 5X",
    "screen_dpi": 420,
    "screen_height": 1794,
    "screen_width": 1080,
    "dma_eea": true,
    "dma_ad_personalization": true,
    "dma_ad_user_data": true
  },
  "custom_data": {
    "purchase_loc": "Palo Alto",
    "store_pickup": "unavailable"
  },
  "event_data": {
    "search_query": "red sneakers",
    "description": "Preferred purchase"
  },
  "content_items": [
    {
      "$content_schema": "COMMERCE_PRODUCT",
      "$og_title": "Nike Shoe",
      "$og_description": "Start loving your steps",
      "$og_image_url": "http://example.com/img1.jpg",
      "$canonical_identifier": "nike/1234",
      "$publicly_indexable": false,
      "$price": 101.2,
      "$locally_indexable": true,
      "$sku": "1101123445",
      "$product_name": "Runner",
      "$product_brand": "Nike",
      "$product_category": "Sporting Goods",
      "$product_variant": "XL",
      "$rating_average": 4.2,
      "$rating_count": 5,
      "$rating_max": 2.2,
      "$creation_timestamp": 1499892854966,
      "$exp_date": 1499892854966,
      "$keywords": [
        "sneakers",
        "shoes"
      ],
      "$address_street": "230 South LaSalle Street",
      "$address_city": "Chicago",
      "$address_region": "IL",
      "$address_country": "US",
      "$address_postal_code": "60604",
      "$latitude": 12.07,
      "$longitude": -97.5,
      "$image_captions": [
        "my_img_caption1",
        "my_img_caption_2"
      ],
      "$condition": "NEW",
      "$custom_fields": "{\"foo1\":\"bar1\",\"foo2\":\"bar2\"}"
    },
    {
      "$og_title": "Nike Woolen Sox",
      "$canonical_identifier": "nike/5324",
      "$og_description": "Fine combed woolen sox",
      "$publicly_indexable": false,
      "$price": 80.2,
      "$locally_indexable": true,
      "$sku": "110112467",
      "$product_name": "Woolen Sox",
      "$product_brand": "Nike",
      "$product_category": "Apparel & Accessories",
      "$product_variant": "Xl",
      "$rating_average": 3.3,
      "$rating_count": 5,
      "$rating_max": 2.8,
      "$creation_timestamp": 1499892854966
    }
  ],
  "metadata": {},
  "branch_key": "key_test_XXX"
}' https://api.branch.io/v2/event/standard

curl -vvv -d '{
  "name": "COMPLETE_REGISTRATION",
  "user_data": {
    "advertising_ids": {
      "oaid": "00aa00a0-0000-0a00-a000-aaa0000a0aaa"
    },
    "os": "Android",
    "os_version": 25,
    "environment": "FULL_APP",
    "aaid": "abcdabcd-0123-0123-00f0-000000000000",
    "android_id": "a12300000000",
    "limit_ad_tracking": false,
    "developer_identity": "user123",
    "country": "US",
    "language": "en",
    "ip": "000.000.0.0",
    "local_ip": "000.000.0.0",
    "brand": "LGE",
    "app_version": "1.0.0",
    "model": "Nexus 5X",
    "screen_dpi": 420,
    "screen_height": 1794,
    "screen_width": 1080,
    "dma_eea": true,
    "dma_ad_personalization": true,
    "dma_ad_user_data": true
  },
  "custom_data": {
    "foo": "bar"
  },
  "event_data": {
    "description": "Preferred purchase"
  },
  "metadata": {},
  "branch_key": "key_test_XXX"
}' https://api.branch.io/v2/event/standard

Example Response

{
  "ascending_only": false,
  "locked": false
}

Logging Custom Events

Request Info

Export Request

POST /v2/event/custom

Request Header Parameters

Parameter	Value	Required
`content-type`	application/json	Recommended
`accept`	application/json	Recommended

Top Level Request Body Parameters

Top Level Parameter	Type	Description	Required
`branch_key`	String	The Branch Key for the relevant application.	Yes
`name`	String	The name of the event to log. Can be a custom event name and include spaces, for example `"picture swapped"`.	Yes
`user_data`	Obj	An object related to user data, containing things like device information and advertising IDs. Also used to provide information regarding the user for Google DMA compliance. See `user_data` table for more.	Yes
`custom_data`	Obj	An object for additional custom key-value pairs that you would like attached to the Branch Event. This is attached to Branch Events that are retrieved via exports and sent via webhooks.	No
`meta_data`	Obj	An object to store further information about the Branch Event.	No
`event_data`	Obj	An object containing additional data about the specific event, including information about things like currency and revenue. See `event_data` table for more.	No

Parameters Included in user_data Object

Required Identifiers
You must include at least one of the following in user_data:
user_data.developer_identity or,
user_data.browser_fingerprint_id or,
user_data.os=iOS AND user_data.idfa or,
user_data.os=iOS AND user_data.idfv or,
user_data.os=Android AND user_data.android_id or,
user_data.os=Android AND user_data.aaid

Parameters for `user_data`	Type	Description	Required
`user_data.os`	String	Examples: `Android` `iOS` `Mac_OS` `Linux` `Windows`	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.os_version`	String	The version of the operating system.	No
`user_data.environment`	String	Usually `FULL_APP`.	No
`user_data.aaid`	String	The Android Advertising ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.android_id`	String	The Android hardware ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.idfa`	String	The iOS advertising ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.idfv`	String	The iOS vendor ID.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.limit_ad_tracking`	Bool	Set to `true` if the partner has opted to not be tracked by advertisers.	No
`user_data.user_agent`	String	The user agent of the browser or app where the event occurred. Usually associated with a webview.	No
`user_data.browser_fingerprint_id`	String	An internal-only field for Branch to track browsers.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.http_origin`	String	The current page URL where the Branch Web SDK logged a web session start.	No
`user_data.http_referrer`	String	The referral URL that led to the current page where the Branch Web SDK logged a web session start.	No
`user_data.developer_identity`	String	The developer-specified identity for a user.	See "Required Identifiers" callout
`user_data.country`	String	The country code of the user, usually based on device settings or the user agent string.	No
`user_data.language`	String	The language code of the user, usually based on device settings or the user agent string.	No
`user_data.ip`	String	The IP address for the device where the event occurred.	No
`user_data.local_ip`	String	Android only: the local IP of the device. Example: `"168.1.1.1"`	No
`user_data.brand`	String	The brand of the device.	No
`user_data.randomized_device_token`	String	An internal-only Branch field for tracking devices.	No
`user_data.app_version`	String	The version of the app downloaded by the user.	No
`user_data.model`	String	The model of the device.	No
`user_data.screen_dpi`	Int	The screen's DPI.	No
`user_data.screen_height`	Int	The screen's height.	No
`user_data.screen_width`	Int	The screen's width.	No
`user_data.dma_eea`	Bool	Whether European regulations, including the DMA, apply to this user and conversion. Set to `true` if user is included in European Union regulations. For example, if the user is located within the EEA, they are within the scope of DMA. Set to `false` if user is considered excluded from European Union regulations.	Required if EU regulations apply to this user Warning: Failure to include user consent signals may result in attribution or campaign performance degradation
`user_data.dma_ad_personalization`	Bool	Whether end user has granted or denied ads personalization consent. Set to `true` if user has granted consent for ads personalization. Set to `false` if user has denied consent for ads personalization.	Required if `dma_eea` is set to `true` (i.e., EU regulations apply to this user) Warning: Failure to include user consent signals may result in attribution or campaign performance degradation
`user_data.dma_ad_user_data`	Bool	Whether end user has granted or denied consent for 3P transmission of user level data for ads. Set to `true` if user has granted consent for 3P transmission of user-level data for ads. Set to `false` if user has denied consent for 3P transmission of user-level data for ads.	Required if `dma_eea` is set to `true` (i.e., EU regulations apply to this user) Warning: Failure to include user consent signals may result in attribution or campaign performance degradation

Parameters Included in event_data Object

Parameters for `event_data`	Type	Description	Required
`event_data.transaction_id`	String	The partner-specified transaction ID for their internal use.	No
`event_data.revenue`	Num	The partner-specified reported revenue for the event.	No
`event_data.currency`	String	The currency that the revenue, price, shipping, and tax were originally reported in by the partner.	No
`event_data.shipping`	Num	The shipping cost associated with the transaction.	No
`event_data.tax`	Num	The total tax associated with the transaction.	No
`event_data.coupon`	String	The transaction coupon redeemed with the transaction (e.g. `"SPRING2017"`).	No
`event_data.affiliation`	String	The store or affiliation associated with this transaction (e.g. `"Google Store"`).	No
`event_data.description`	String	The description associated with the event, not necessarily specific to any individual content items (see `content_items` parameter).	No
`event_data.search_query`	String	Additional search queries.	No

Response Info

Response Codes

Response Code	Definition
200	Success
400	Authentication failed
429	Rate limit reached

Example Request & Response

Request (cURL)

Response (JSON)

curl -vvv -d '{
  "name": "picture swiped",
  "user_data": {
    "advertising_ids": {
      "oaid": "02ab41d3-7886-4f29-a606-fba4372e9fdc"
    },
    "os": "Android",
    "os_version": 25,
    "environment": "FULL_APP",
    "aaid": "abcdabcd-0123-0123-00f0-000000000000",
    "android_id": "a12300000000",
    "limit_ad_tracking": false,
    "developer_identity": "user123",
    "country": "US",
    "language": "en",
    "ip": "000.000.0.0",
    "local_ip": "000.000.0.0",
    "brand": "LGE",
    "app_version": "1.0.0",
    "model": "Nexus 5X",
    "screen_dpi": 420,
    "screen_height": 1794,
    "screen_width": 1080,
    "dma_eea": true,
    "dma_ad_personalization": true,
    "dma_ad_user_data": true    
  },
  "custom_data": {
    "foo": "bar"
  },
  "meta_data": {
  	"foo": "bar"
  },
  "branch_key": "key_test_XXX"
}' https://api.branch.io/v2/event/custom

{
  "ascending_only": false,
  "locked": false
}

Verify Events Sent

Once you have used the Branch Events API to track a Branch Event, you can verify that it was successfully sent for attribution using the Branch Dashboard's Liveview screen.

Note: Please be patient when using the Liveview screen, as it may take some time for data to flow from Branch's attribution systems to your Branch Dashboard. If the data has not appears in Liveview after 30 minutes, review your API request to see if you may have missed something.

Events API Overview

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