Connecting with your clients

Having comprehensive access to job postings allows you to respond quickly and efficiently to new roles that align with your talent pool. By linking with your Beeline clients, you gain access to all your client-specific data via API for automated job postings, candidate submittals, and timesheets.

What is a "Connection" in the Beeline Supplier Network?

A Connection represents the relationship between one Supplier Account and one Client Account within the Beeline Supplier Network (BSN). Connections link a supplier’s organization(s) to the Beeline client(s) they serve, enabling streamlined data flow, automated operations, and API-driven data exchange.

How to Establish a Connection?

  • Connections to clients using Beeline Professional are automatically established.

  • Connections to clients using Beeline Enterprise require a one-time Linking process.

To view your list of clients, go to Connections from the left navigation, and select Clients. The Connection Status describes the status of each client, which can be:

Connected

You have successfully linked with this client and can view all relevant data.

Not connected

This client hasn’t yet been linked with and data such as job postings will be unavailable until connected.

You can only connect with your existing clients. You can’t connect with clients you don’t already collaborate with.

Linking with Beeline Enterprise Clients

Step-by-Step Instructions for Supplier Admins

Watch this video to see the full client connection process.

  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 Connections, then select Clients.

  4. Click Connect to Client in the upper right.

  5. In a new tab, open the URL of the Beeline Enterprise client site (e.g., prod.beeline.com/nike).

  6. Inside the Beeline Enterprise client site, click the wheel icon on the right side underneath the search bar.

  7. Select Supplier Network Connections.

  8. Click Generate Connection Code on the left side next to the + sign.

  9. Select the user account name you are using to link.

  10. Click Generate Connection Code again and press OK on the pop-up.

  11. This will generate a one-time connection code, valid for 5 minutes. Copy this code.

  12. Go back to your Supplier Network tab and paste the code into the Activation Code box.

  13. To ensure this client is included in your API data, check the checkbox for Enable API access for this connection?

  14. Press the blue Connect button.

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

When linking to a subsidiary/opco or using an international supplier organization, follow the same linking process above, but ensure you are logged into the correct Beeline Enterprise account and select the appropriate user.

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 Connections from the left navigation and click Clients.

  2. The 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.

    • Needs Attention – The connection will not return data. We recommend deleting the connection and attempting to reconnect. If issues persist, contact support.

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.

Managing Multiple Supplier Organizations

Suppliers with multiple organizations or operating companies can structure their accounts in two ways:

  1. Separate Supplier Accounts – Each organization operates as an independent Supplier Account, each on a separate Beeline Supplier Network plan.

  2. Linked Supplier Accounts – All sub-organizations are linked to a parent Supplier Account, sharing a single Beeline Supplier Network plan.

Regardless of the approach, each relationship between a supplier organization and a client requires a separate Connection, and each Connection counts toward the supplier’s subscription plan limit.

Linking with Beeline Professional Clients

For more information regarding how to connect Beeline Professional clients and utilize APIs for those clients, contact our support team via a ticket.