# Getting Access

# Cornerstone Clients

If you are a Cornerstone client and would like to use APIs to build integrations for your organization, please submit a purchase inquiry through the Edge Marketplace. To do this, login to your Cornerstone portal and navigate to Admin > Tools > Edge > Marketplace > Search for 'Cornerstone API' > Click on the tile for 'Cornerstone API' > Click 'Purchase Inquiry' > Complete the form and hit 'Submit'. If you need access to the Reporting API, perform the same steps, however, instead of 'Cornerstone API', search for and click on 'Reporting API' in the Edge Marketplace. Note that you must have the 'Edge Marketplace - Manage' security permission to perform these actions.

There's no charge nor time limit when using Cornerstone's APIs in your Pilot and Stage environments. To use the APIs in these environments, follow the same steps as above, but instead of submitting a purchase inquiry, click the Install button in the Edge Marketplace while logged into your Pilot or Stage environment.

# Packaging

Cornerstone currently has several different API packages available:

  1. Cornerstone APIs (also called Foundational). This includes all Learning, Core/HR, Performance, and Recruiting APIs.
  2. Bulk API. This enables access to the Bulk API framework.
  3. Reporting API. This enables access to our Reporting API and Data Exporter API frameworks.

# Connectors

If you would like to use Cornerstone Connectors, please keep the following in mind while using the Connectors:

  • Cornerstone has provided a standardized integration workflow in the form of connectors so that you, your system integrator, or your external vendor can build integrations with Cornerstone.
  • Cornerstone does not charge clients for any connectors.
  • However, you, your system integrator, or your external vendor will need to do some development to build to Cornerstone's Connectors. Cornerstone offers several tools within the Developer Portal to make it easy for external developers to build integrations.
  • Once they have completed development, a client admin can configure the integration through Edge. To do this, navigate to Admin > Tools > Edge > Marketplace > Search for and click on the Connector of your choice > Click Install > Follow the prompts and setup instructions to configure the connector.

# Technology Partners and System Integrators

If you are a vendor who's looking to build a standardized integration with Cornerstone, we encourage you to explore the available APIs and Connectors in the Developer Portal. If you see the APIs and Connectors here that allow you to integrate your applications with Cornerstone, we would like to consider you for our Technology Partner Program. Partnering with Cornerstone, a market leading human capital talent management solution, provides you an avenue to extend your footprint and enhance your product portfolio. The Technology Partner Program provides your organization with:

  • Tools you need to build integrations with Cornerstone
  • Generate awareness with pre-created marketing tools
  • Access to support resources to ensure sustained success

To be considered for this program, please submit an inquiry by filling out the form on our Partnership page. Be sure to select 'Technology' under Partnership Type to ensure we can route your inquiry to the right channel.