Sterling · Open Collection

Sterling API

Integrate background and identity screening end to end. OAuth2 (Client ID + Client Secret -> access token); access is gated per region and environment. Confirmed: OAuth token, GET /packages, POST /candidates, POST /screenings (invite + callbackUri). Other items are [MODELED] on the documented order lifecycle. API host is a modeled representative host; auth.sterlingcheck.app is confirmed. Sterling is a First Advantage company (acquisition closed 2024-10-31).

15
Requests
7
Folders
2.0
Version
View on GitHub Raw JSON Background ScreeningIdentity VerificationBackground CheckHR TechComplianceGated APIOpen Collection

Overview

Sterling API is a Open Collection published by Sterling on the APIs.io network, version 2.0.

Integrate background and identity screening end to end. OAuth2 (Client ID + Client Secret -> access token); access is gated per region and environment. Confirmed: OAuth token, GET /packages, POST /candidates, POST /screenings (invite + callbackUri). Other items are [MODELED] on the documented order lifecycle. API host is a modeled representative host; auth.sterlingcheck.app is confirmed. Sterling is a First Advantage company (acquisition closed 2024-10-31).

The collection contains 15 requests organised into 7 folders.

Tagged areas include Background Screening, Identity Verification, Background Check, HR Tech, and Compliance.

Requests & Folders

Authentication
Packages
Candidates
Screenings
Invites
Reports
Webhooks

Related API Specs

Sterling Authentication API (OpenAPI) Sterling Candidates API (OpenAPI) Sterling Invites API (OpenAPI) Sterling Packages API (OpenAPI) Sterling Reports API (OpenAPI) Sterling Screenings API (OpenAPI) Sterling Webhooks API (OpenAPI)
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