---
title: "Setting up the Cornerstone integration"
slug: "setting-up-the-cornerstone-integration"
tags: ["cornerstone"]
updated: 2026-09-03T05:43:52Z
published: 2026-09-03T05:43:52Z
canonical: "docs.checkmate.tech/setting-up-the-cornerstone-integration"
---

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# Setting up the Cornerstone integration

[Video](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.mp4?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D) Integrating Cornerstone with Checkmate streamlines your candidate background screening process. Once set up, you can launch checks in Checkmate without leaving Cornerstone, and view the progress of checks directly within Cornerstone.

Before you begin

Checkmate integrations are configured at company level. To avoid any issues, we recommend completing the steps below using your company's Checkmate user account with the highest level of permissions.

Once you've completed setup, see [Candidate checks via Cornerstone](/v1/docs/candidate-checks-via-cornerstone) to get started.

## Ask Cornerstone support to set up the Background Check Connector

Before you can begin, contact Cornerstone support and ask them to set up the **Background Check Connector** in your Cornerstone account.

## Setting up the Cornerstone integration

1. While signed in to your Checkmate account, navigate to your company settings by clicking your initials in the upper-right corner and selecting **Company Settings**.

![select Company Settings](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/01_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Navigate to the **Integrations** tab.

![select the Integrations tab](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/02_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Use the search field to find the Cornerstone card, or scroll to find it.

![find the Cornerstone card](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/03_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Toggle the Cornerstone integration on.

![toggle the Cornerstone integration on](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/04_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Click the **Manage details** arrow to expand the section.

![expand Manage details](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/05_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Leave this browser tab open so you can copy your **Username**, **Password** and **Base Service URL** into Cornerstone later.

![Cornerstone integration credentials in Checkmate](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/06_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. In a separate browser tab, sign in to Cornerstone, then click the menu icon in the top-right corner.

![open the Cornerstone menu](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/07_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Select **Admin** from the menu.

![select Admin](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/08_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Select **Tools** from the **Admin** options.

![select Tools](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/09_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Select **EDGE** from the **Configuration Tools** options.

![select EDGE](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/10_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Select **Integrations**.

![select Integrations in Cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/11_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Toggle on the **Background Check Connector**.

![toggle on the Background Check Connector](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/12_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Return to Checkmate and copy your **Username**, **Password** and **Base Service URL**.

![copy the Checkmate integration credentials](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/13_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Paste the **Username**, **Password** and **Base Service URL** you copied from Checkmate into the corresponding fields in the Cornerstone **Settings** section.

![enter the Checkmate credentials in Cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/14_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Return to Checkmate and click **I've saved these**.

![confirm the credentials have been saved](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/15_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. The **Cornerstone** card in **Checkmate** should now look like this.

![enabled Cornerstone integration card](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/16_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. On the Cornerstone page, copy the **Callback Access Key**.

![copy the Callback Access Key](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/17_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Paste the **Callback Access Key** from Cornerstone into the **Edge API Key** field in Checkmate.

![enter the Callback Access Key in Checkmate](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/18_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Click **Save Edge API Key**.

![save the Edge API Key](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/19_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Back in **Cornerstone**, scroll down to the **Field Configuration** section and ensure the fields are configured as shown.
2. Ensure **Applicant Email** is toggled on. Applicant Email is a key identifier in Checkmate, and the integration will not work unless this field is turned on.

![toggle on Applicant Email](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/20_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. No fields are required from the **Applicant Address Information** or **Applicant Resume Data** sections.

![Applicant Address Information and Applicant Resume Data fields](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/21_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Toggle on the **Job Requisition Display Title** and **Division OU Name**. These map to the candidate's **Job Title** and **Department** in Checkmate.

![toggle on the required Job Requisition fields](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/22_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Toggle on the **Requestor Email Address**. This will allow a user to be assigned to the candidate in Checkmate. Without this, the default integration user will be applied to the candidate in Checkmate.

![toggle on the required Requestor Data fields](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/23_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Once you have toggled on the required fields, click **Save Settings**.

![save the Cornerstone settings](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/24_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

The integration is now set up and ready to use.

## Regenerate the integration password

If you need to regenerate the integration password:

1. Return to the Cornerstone integration card in Checkmate and click **Regenerate password**.

![regenerate the Cornerstone integration password](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/25_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Click **Regenerate** to confirm. The existing password will stop working immediately.

![confirm the password regeneration](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/26_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Copy the new password and paste it into the **Password** field on the Cornerstone integration settings page.

![copy the new Cornerstone integration password](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/27_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. In Cornerstone, scroll down and click **Save Settings**.

![confirm the new password has been saved](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/28_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

1. Return to Checkmate and click **I've saved these**.

![save the new password in Cornerstone](https://cdn.document360.io/7b4c6a0d-ec3b-4e70-95f8-547fce240019/Images/Documentation/29_setting_up_the_cornerstone_integration.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-09T14%3A11%3A29Z&se=2026-11-09T15%3A11%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=KhFse8N3L79XAvPjSsPmmLjmxueByqNo30a8RALyXMk%3D)

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