How to Get a Lever v1 API Key (Data API Key)

To enable full integration of your Lever ATS account with Get on Board, including automatic candidate exports, you need a Lever Data API key (v1).

Steps to Get a v1 API Key:

1. Log in to your Lever account
   • Go to Settings → Integrations and API
   • Click on the API Credentials tab
2. Create a new API key
   • Click on "Create new API key" or similar button
   • Give it a descriptive name (e.g., "Get on Board Integration")
   • Select the required permissions:
     • Read job postings
     • Create opportunities (candidates)
     • Read opportunities data
3. Copy and Save Your API Key
   • Important: Copy the API key immediately and store it securely
   • You won't be able to see it again after closing the dialog
   • Keep your API key confidential - it carries many privileges
4. Configure Get on Board Integration
   • Go to Get on Board's Lever integration settings
   • Enter your Lever site name
   • Paste the API key you just created
   • Test the connection to verify it works

Important Notes:

• API Version: All API keys created from the Lever dashboard are v1 (Data API) keys by default
• Authentication: Lever API keys use Basic Auth (API key as username, password left blank)
• Multiple Keys: You can have multiple API keys active at once if needed
• Security: Keep your API keys secret and confidential

How to Tell if You Have the Right Key:

• v1 (Data API): Full integration support - job imports AND candidate exports ✓
• v0 (Postings API): Limited support - only job imports, candidate exports will fail ✗

If you currently have a v0 key, Get on Board will show a warning during connection setup, but job imports will still work. However, candidates who apply through Get on Board will not be automatically exported to your Lever account.