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# Connect Checkr with API Key – StackOne Hub

> Link a Checkr account in the StackOne Hub using API Key. End-user guide to authorize the integration and start using Checkr actions.

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

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  <h2>Generate an API Key</h2>

  <p>An API key authenticates requests to the Checkr API. You'll need to create one in your Checkr dashboard.</p>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Sign in to Checkr">
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        <p>Sign in to your Checkr account.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Go to Account Settings > Developer Settings > API Keys.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Create and copy key">
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        <p>Click Create Key and select Secret key type.</p>

        <ul>
          <li>Copy the secret key immediately and store it securely.</li>
          <li>Secret keys are used for server-side API access. Publishable keys are for client-side only and cannot be used here.</li>
          <li>Compromised keys can be revoked immediately through Developer Settings.</li>
        </ul>
      </div>
    </Step>
  </Steps>
</section>

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  <h2>Linking the Account from the Hub</h2>

  <Steps>
    <Step title="Navigate to the Hub">
      Use one of the three <a href="/guides/accounts-section#linking-accounts">Linking Account Methods</a> to access the Hub.
    </Step>

    <Step title="Fill out the fields">
      Fill out the following fields using details from your provider:

      <ul>
        <li><strong>API Key</strong></li>
      </ul>
    </Step>

    <Step title="Connect">
      <ul>
        <li>Click <strong>Connect</strong></li>
        <li>If applicable, the provider will redirect you to a sign-in or authorization page. Complete the provider's authorization flow.</li>
        <li>Once authorization is successful, you will see a confirmation popup</li>
      </ul>
    </Step>
  </Steps>

  <p>If the account linking is successful, you will see the newly linked account in your <a href="/guides/accounts-section">Accounts</a> page.</p>
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