API and export routes
Different connection methods can have different requirements. Check which route is included in your plan and whether your chosen integration needs provider approval.
| Access route | Authentication | Credential owner | Provider approval | Access requirement | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer-owned Paycor Standard Application | hybrid | Customer | No | Customer-supplied credentials | 2026-09-18 |
| Paycor Alliances Marketplace partner application | hybrid | Integration provider | Yes | Partner approval | 2026-09-18 |
| Finch or Merge unified HRIS API | API key | Integration provider | Yes | Contract required | 2026-09-18 |
Before you connect
Confirm these details for your account (including the product, plan and region you use).
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Which records, attachments and history can you retrieve?
02
What does access cost, and which rate limits apply?
03
Can your chosen third party connect and perform the operations you need?
04
What happens to exports and integration access when you cancel?
Documentation
Paycor Developers Portal guidesdevelopers.paycor.com · Checked 2026-09-18 ↗Join Paycor Developer Portaldevelopers.paycor.com · Checked 2026-09-18 ↗Paycor Integration Platformwww.paycor.com · Checked 2026-09-18 ↗Paycor Alliance Partner Referral Agreement (30 Oct 2025)www.paycor.com · Checked 2026-09-18 ↗Paycor Event Subscriptions (developer guides)developers.paycor.com · Checked 2026-09-18 ↗
This overview lists available access information. A full review of pricing, write capabilities and export coverage is still to come.