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  1. Triggers

Define triggers

Understand trigger structure and filtering so that you can define your triggers through several different interfaces.
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Last updated 5 months ago
Define triggers to automatically execute your Cloud Code in response to events. Learn the trigger structure and filtering options, then choose your preferred method: CLI, REST API, or the Unity Dashboard.
Trigger structure
Understand the structure of a trigger configuration that defines what to invoke when an event fires.
Filters
Use filters to determine whether to execute a trigger and avoid unnecessary trigger execution.
Unity Gaming Services CLI
Manage trigger configurations from the command line using the Unity Gaming Services command-line interface.
HTTP APIs
Manage trigger configurations using raw HTTP APIs and the Triggers Admin API.
Unity Dashboard
Preview, create, and delete triggers using the graphical interface of the Unity Dashboard.
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