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Overview

To authenticate with Paycom, you need:
  1. SID - This is your Client Company Identifier (often referred to as the Client Code or Company ID) provided by Paycom. It uniquely identifies your organization within Paycom.
  2. API Token - This is a secure token generated by Paycom that, when used with your SID, authorizes your API requests.
This guide will walk you through obtaining your credentials within Paycom.

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Prerequisites:

  • You must have an account with Paycom.

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Instructions:

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Step 1: Finding Your Credentials

  1. Sign in to your Paycom account.
  2. Navigate to Source > Main data source.
  3. Copy both your SID and API Token.

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Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have both your SID and API Token:
  1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Paycom.
  2. Enter your SID and API Token in their respective fields.
  3. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.
You are now connected to Paycom.