Access to the BambooHR API is controlled by an API key that identifies a particular user. Typically, this key is generated in the BambooHR web interface and copied into your application. The Login API provides an alternative: registered applications can generate API keys programmatically on behalf of users.

Each application using this approach requires an application key to identify the requesting app. To obtain an application key, contact support@bamboohr.com.

If you already have an API key, you don't need the Login API.