New Chronicle API: Seamless Data Integration for Your Business

Introducing Chronicle API:

We are excited to announce the upcoming release of the Chronicle API, a powerful tool designed to help third parties integrate with Chronicle, enabling seamless data exchange between your systems and ours. Whether you need to push or pull data, the Chronicle API connects your systems to our platform securely and efficiently, and it also ensures smooth data management.

What is the Chronicle API?

The Chronicle API provides businesses with the ability to communicate directly with Chronicle. Through this API, customers can easily access and manage data related to:

• • Employees
  • Absences
  • Absentee Records
  • Real Clockings

By leveraging these API endpoints, you can automate and streamline how your data is handled, making it easier to sync and retrieve critical information across platforms.

How to Get Started

To start using the Chronicle API, third parties will need valid credentials. Here’s what you need to do:

Obtain Credentials

1. Each API user requires a unique Client ID and Client Secret, which will grant access to read and write data. At launch, our team will manually issue these credentials, but later, superusers will also be able to generate them themselves.
2. Authenticate
   Authentication is managed via OAuth2 Client Credentials Grant Type, ensuring only authorised users can access company data. To authenticate, send your Client ID and Secret to our /token endpoint. This will return an access token valid for 20 minutes. Once the token expires, you’ll need to refresh it.
3. Start Integrating
   Once authenticated, use your access token to make API requests to the relevant endpoints. The token will grant access to your company’s data, allowing seamless interaction with Chronicle.

Access the API Documentation

For detailed technical guidance, explore our API documentation. In it, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for accessing each endpoint, managing authentication, and maintaining security. Moreover, the guide also explains best practices and provides real-world examples so you can integrate your systems more effectively. Finally, by following these resources, you’ll ensure a smooth and secure connection with our platform. Chronicle API Documentation

Ready to Explore?

Chronicle’s new API will open doors to more flexibility and automation, making it easier for your systems to interact with ours. If you have any questions, our team is here to help. Keep an eye on our website for more resources, including a dedicated area for API-related information and tutorials.

Let’s take your data management to the next level with the Chronicle API!

This new feature is part of Chronicle online. Please speak with your Account Manager or the Support desk at 01793 313649 for more information.