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You need access to Checkr Dashboard > Account Settings > Developer Settings to generate API keys.

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Generate an API Key

An API key authenticates requests to the Checkr API. You’ll need to create one in your Checkr dashboard.

1

Sign in to Checkr

Sign in to your Checkr account.

  • Go to Account Settings > Developer Settings > API Keys.
2

Create and copy key

Click Create Key and select Secret key type.

  • Copy the secret key immediately and store it securely.
  • Secret keys are used for server-side API access. Publishable keys are for client-side only and cannot be used here.
  • Compromised keys can be revoked immediately through Developer Settings.

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Linking the Account from the Hub

1

Navigate to the Hub

Use one of the three Linking Account Methods to access the Hub.
2

Fill out the fields

Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:
  • API Key
3

Connect

  • Click Connect
  • If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider’s authorization flow.
  • Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup
If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your Accounts page.