Start using Sterling API
in 5 easy steps.
Step 1
Review the Sterling API Docs
Now that you’re ready to deliver background checks in your platform, we’ll outline the steps it will take to get started with Sterling API.
Take your first step by visiting our interactive docs site. We’ve built accessible guides to help you to create and manage:
- Background screenings
- Candidates
- Packages
Step 2
Get Access
Before you can start adding our compliant, end-to-end back-ground screens into your application you’ll need to request authentication credentials here.
Once you’ve taken this step, and receive your credentials you’ll be ready to start coding.
Step 3
Map Fields and Data Collection
Once you start building your app it will be important that you determine which candidate fields will be required to initiate a background screen. You’ll also want to decide whether you want to collect all of the data within your app or site, or enable Sterling to do the data collection for you. For more information on this topic visit our Developer Quick Start Guides here.
Once you’ve mapped out your fields and data collection paths, you’re ready to code and test your integration.
Step 4
Code and Test
Your developer account gives you access to the Sterling API developer portal, which enables you to test your brand new integra-tion.
Once you’ve completed your integration - you will use the portal to review, process, and test your background screening reports as well as to test and process the adverse action process. You can access the developer portal here.
Step 5
Ready, Set, Grow!
Now that you’ve integrated, and tested your Sterling API into your platform, you’re ready to launch. Whether you’re adding new screening capabilities into your background, or you’re just new to Sterling API get ready to grow your community with the in-dustry’s most trusted, and compliant background screening provider.
To learn more about how other customers use Sterling API click here to read our latest case studies.
