How to Access the NextCrew 2.0 Open API

NextCrew 2.0 provides a secured, re-engineered Open API Framework for efficient data exchange, empowering staffing professionals to integrate NextCrew capabilities with other systems while maintaining strict data security and access control.

Key Benefits

• Rapid, secure integration with third-party apps (e.g., payroll, HR, ERP).

• Role-based data access ensures only authorized operations.

• API key generation self-service reduces IT overhead.

• Real-time data exchange for smarter business decisions.

• Seamless test capability without third-party tools.

By the Numbers

• 100% of API calls are tracked for auditing and compliance.

• 50%+ efficiency boost in typical onboarding integrations.

• 99.9% uptime for API endpoints (as per system SLA).

Prerequisites

• Active NextCrew account

• Profile access in NextCrew 2.0

• Permissions appropriate to intended API data use

• API Key for authentication

Permission & Configuration

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Log Into NextCrew: Sign in to your NextCrew 2.0 account.

2. Open Profile: Click the profile icon on the top right of your dashboard.

3. Generate API Key: Select ‘API Keys’ and click ‘Create New API Key.’

   • Pro Tip: Save the key securely; you won’t be able to access it later.

4. Set Permissions: Apply necessary data access limitations—permissioned access governs what data can be retrieved via API.

5. Gather Credentials: You will need your API key to authenticate.

6. Access API Documentation: Visit the NextCrew API documentation page for endpoints and schemas.

7. Test API Directly: In the documentation, click on any endpoint and select ‘Test Request’ to run live calls—no Postman or external tool required.

   • Pro Tip: Monitor audit logs for every call made.

Pro Tips & Best Practices

• Rotate API keys regularly for improved security.

• Monitor and audit API activity in your admin dashboard.

• Use permission scoping to adhere to least-privilege access principles.

FAQ

• Q: Can an API account see all data?

  • A: No, data access is limited by the permissions applied to the account or API key.

• Q: What if an API key is lost?

  • A: Revoke the old key and generate a new one via your profile.

• Q: Do I need Postman to test the API?

  • A: No, live testing is available directly within the API docs UI.

See Also

How to create new staffing manager account

Legal & Compliance

• All API calls are logged and auditable by NetCrew.

• Data access complies with GDPR, HIPAA, and internal company policy (as configured).

Legacy Compatibility

• Users switching from pre-2.0 APIs should verify form field names and endpoint URLs for changes in the new framework.