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I just built a complete n8n automation that receives Ko-fi webhooks, validates them, and routes each payment type — donation, subscription, or shop order — to its own processing flow. It's clean, modular, and easy to customize. Let me walk you through why this setup is both powerful and easy to use.

🔐 Token Validation for Peace of Mind

The first thing this workflow does is validate the Ko-fi webhook token using a Set node and an If condition. This ensures only verified requests are processed — super important for security.

If the token is invalid? The workflow halts immediately using the Stop and Error node.

🔀 Smart Routing Based on Payment Type

Once the webhook is verified, the workflow uses a Switch node to check the type of payment: Donation, Subscription, or Shop Order.

Each of these paths then leads to a dedicated Set node that extracts and organizes the relevant data fields for that specific payment type.

💡 New Subscriber? We Got You.

For subscriptions, we go one step further: there's a check to see if it's the first payment from a new subscriber. This makes it easy to trigger custom onboarding flows, send thank-you emails, or add tags in your CRM.

🧠 Why This Is Awesome

  • Security first: Only valid webhooks are processed.
  • Fully automated: Once set up, it runs without manual intervention.
  • Scalable: Add paths for new product types or tiers without touching the base logic.
  • Customizable: Use your extracted data to trigger emails, update Notion, create invoices — whatever fits your workflow.

🚀 Get Started in Minutes

This workflow is plug-and-play. You just need to:

  1. Copy your webhook URL from the Webhook node
  2. Paste it into your Ko-fi webhook settings
  3. Set your verification token in the Prepare node
  4. Enable the workflow — and you’re live

You can grab this workflow in my n8n automation shop on Gumroad.

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 caseThis 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 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. 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. Enable the Workflow:Activate the workflow in n8n to start listening for incoming webhook notifications. 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.
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