Everbridge Parameters

Parameters in the Everbridge system commands are optional key-value pairs. They correspond directly with the form fields of the Operators Form in an Everbridge incident.

Note:
  • Keys and values should never contain a comma or colon
  • Some scenarios will require parameters to launch
    • If the required parameters are not specified, the request will fail
  • Everbridge does not completely validate input
    • This means it is possible to set some multi-selects and drop-down form values outside of their specified range
    • Verify with the Everbridge template as to which values should be specified

Form Example

Template forms can be found in the Everbridge dashboard under Incidents > Templates > Edit Template.

In the above example, we have the following fields which can be set using key-value pair parameters:
  • Availability — Drop-down parameter
    • Format: <MyDropdownKey>::<mySelectionName>
    • Example: Availablity::I'm not Available
  • Location — Location parameter (similar to a list)
    • Format: <MyLocationKey>::<lat>/<lon>/<street address>
    • Example: Incident Location::42.35866165161133/-71.0567398071289/31 State St Boston MA 02109 USA
  • Category — Regular parameter
    • Format: <MyParamKey>::<myValue>
    • Example: Category::Category A
  • Data Center Location — List parameter
    • Format: <MyListKey>::<itemA>/<ItemB>/<ItemC>
    • Example: Data Center Location::DFW.WC2/DFW.WC1