Migrating to Simplified Client Connections

Having full access to job postings allows suppliers to respond quickly and efficiently to new roles that match their talent pool. By linking with your Beeline Enterprise clients, you gain access to all relevant client-specific data in a unified view, streamlining operations and improving visibility.

Additionally, this connection enables API integration, allowing you to seamlessly exchange data between your Beeline clients and your internal systems.

What is Changing?

Previously, every user within a supplier organization needed to individually link to each Beeline Enterprise client to access job postings and related data.

With this update:

  • Only one Supplier Admin needs to complete the linking process for each Beeline Enterprise client.

  • Once linked, all users within the supplier’s Beeline Supplier Network account will automatically have access to the client’s job postings and data.

  • API integration is enabled for all linked clients, ensuring seamless data exchange.

  • A dedicated Beeline Enterprise user account under the specific client or OpCo being linked should be used for the connection.

This change simplifies onboarding, reduces administrative burden, and ensures a seamless experience across your organization.

Old vs. New Linking Process

Old Process (Before March 5, 2025)

  • Every individual user needed to link their Beeline Supplier Network account to each Beeline Enterprise client.

  • If a user had not completed the linking process, they could not access data from that client.

  • Each user had to manually enter credentials and establish connections separately.

  • API integration was only available to users who had linked their accounts individually.

New Process (Starting March 5, 2025)

  • Only one Supplier Admin needs to link the supplier’s Beeline Supplier Network account to each Beeline Enterprise client.

  • Once the connection is established, all users within the supplier’s account will automatically have access to the client’s job postings and data.

  • No additional linking is required for individual users.

  • API integration is now enabled for all linked clients through the Beeline Supplier Network.

  • A dedicated Beeline Enterprise user account must exist under each Beeline Enterprise client or OpCo being linked to avoid disruptions.

How to Establish a Connection (New Process)

This update only affects Beeline Enterprise client connections. Beeline Professional client connections remain unchanged and do not require linking.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Supplier Admins

  1. Create or identify a Beeline Enterprise user account under the specific Beeline Enterprise client or OpCo you are linking.

    • You can use an existing user account or create a new one.

    • This user account must exist under the specific Beeline Enterprise client you are linking to—a user from a different client cannot be used.

    • If linking to multiple subsidiaries or OpCos within a client, a separate user account must exist under each OpCo.

      Best Practice: Use a dedicated user account for data flow to avoid disruptions if an employee leaves.

      Suggested naming format: BSN_SupplierName_Integrator

      Examples: BSN_Acme_Integrator BSN_NewCo_Integrator

      Avoid using a personal employee account, as deactivating that user will break the connection.

  2. Log in to your Beeline Supplier Network account.

  3. From the left navigation, go to Clients.

  4. Click Link Client in the upper right.

  5. Enter the URL of the Beeline Enterprise client site (e.g., prod.beeline.com/nike).

  6. Click Link to initiate the connection.

  7. When prompted, log in using the dedicated Beeline Enterprise user account under that specific client or OpCo.

  8. Once successfully linked, the client’s status will show as Connected in the Clients list.

Connecting to Subsidiaries & Operating Companies (OpCos)

If a supplier works with subsidiaries or operating companies (OpCos) under a Beeline Enterprise client, a separate connection is required for each sub-organization.

  • Each OpCo connection is managed independently within the Beeline Supplier Network.

  • A separate Beeline Enterprise user account must exist under each OpCo within the client being linked.

  • The Supplier Admin must create a new connection for each subsidiary or OpCo following the same linking process.

  • Each OpCo connection counts separately toward the supplier’s subscription limit.

Additionally, for suppliers working with multiple subsidiaries:

  • A separate Beeline Supplier Network admin account must be created for each subsidiary you are connecting to.

  • Each newly created BSN admin account must connect to a dedicated Beeline Enterprise user account specifically under the subsidiary or OpCo you’re linking.

To link a subsidiary:

  1. Create a new BSN admin account using a unique email address. (The email domain can be the same as your other accounts, but the email itself must be different.)

  2. Log out of your current BSN admin account.

  3. Log in with the newly created BSN admin account.

  4. Proceed with the linking process for the subsidiary.

    • This process must be repeated for each subsidiary connection.

    • The main BSN admin account can only be used to connect to one subsidiary—for any additional subsidiary connections, a new BSN admin account must be created.

Managing Client Connections

Once a Supplier Admin has linked to a Beeline Enterprise client, all users within the Beeline Supplier Network account will have access to job postings and relevant data from that client.

To view linked clients:

  1. Go to Clients from the left navigation.

  2. The Connection Status for each client will display as:

    • Connected – Successfully linked, and data is accessible.

    • Not Connected – Data is unavailable until the connection is established.

      • If you made a successful connection but it still says Not Connected, give it a few minutes and refresh the page. The linking process usually has a slight delay.

Best Practices for a Reliable Connection

To ensure uninterrupted data flow:

  • Use a dedicated Beeline Enterprise user account under the specific client or OpCo being linked (e.g., BSN_Acme_Integrator).

  • If linking multiple OpCos:

    • Create a separate Beeline Supplier Network admin account for each subsidiary or OpCo using a unique email address. (The email domain can remain the same, but each account’s email address must be unique.)

    • Use separate Beeline Enterprise user accounts for each OpCo connection.

  • Do not use temporary or shared user accounts to avoid potential disruptions in service.

  • If a linked Beeline Enterprise user account is deactivated, the Supplier Admin must re-link using a new Beeline Enterprise user account.

Need Help?

If you experience any issues during the connection process, contact support.