The Problem Every Recruiting Team Knows
The offer is out. The candidate said yes. And now the hiring process stalls — because background verification lives in a separate tool that someone has to log into, manually initiate, and then chase for updates.
It’s not a workflow problem. It’s a tool fragmentation problem. Your ATS has the candidate. Your BGV platform has the check. Nothing talks to each other. So your team does the talking — back and forth, across tabs, every single time.
That’s what this integration fixes.
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What the SpringVerify–Ashby Integration Does
SpringVerify has built a native integration with Ashby ATS — the all-in-one recruiting platform used by companies like Notion, Ramp, Shopify, and Linear. The integration connects both platforms through an API key generated directly inside Ashby.
Once connected, here’s what your recruiting team can do:
Trigger BGV from Ashby
Initiate a background check on any candidate directly from the Ashby interface. No separate login needed.
Track Status in Real Time
Check verification status without switching platforms. Progress updates come back into Ashby automatically.
Receive Reports Automatically
Completed BGV reports are pushed back into the Ashby platform. No manual downloads or email forwarding.
How to Set It Up
The setup requires an API key from Ashby. The entire process takes under 10 minutes.
- Log into Ashby and go to Admin
Navigate to Integrations from the right-side menu inside your Ashby account. - Generate an API Key
Under Integrations, find the option to generate an API key. This key is what links your Ashby account to SpringVerify. - Enter the API Key in SpringVerify
Log into your SpringVerify account, navigate to Integrations, and paste the Ashby API key. The connection is established instantly. - Start Initiating Checks from Ashby
Once connected, you can trigger background verification for any candidate from within Ashby and track the full lifecycle from there.
For a full step-by-step guide with screenshots, see the SpringVerify–Ashby Integration Setup Guide.
Why This Matters for Recruiting Teams
The average recruiter manages 20–30 open roles at any given time. Each role touches multiple tools: an ATS, a scheduling platform, an offer management system, and a BGV tool. Every context switch costs time — and in high-volume hiring, those minutes add up fast.
Background verification is often the last bottleneck before a candidate joins. An ATS integration removes the manual handoff that slows it down — without changing how either platform works.
Beyond speed, there’s an accuracy argument. When BGV is triggered manually — someone copies candidate details, logs into a separate portal, re-enters information — errors creep in. An integrated flow pulls candidate data directly from Ashby, reducing the risk of mismatched names, wrong dates, or missing fields that create insufficiencies later.
Who Is This For?
This integration is built for any team that uses Ashby as their primary ATS and SpringVerify for background verification. It’s particularly useful for:
- High-growth startups and scaleups
Teams hiring fast across multiple roles who need BGV to keep up with offer velocity without adding headcount to the process. - Talent acquisition teams managing volume
Recruiters handling 50+ candidates a month who can’t afford a manual BGV initiation step for each one. - HR operations teams reducing tool sprawl
Ops leads consolidating the post-offer workflow so every step lives in the ATS — including background checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the SpringVerify–Ashby integration work for all SpringVerify clients?
Yes. Any SpringVerify client who also uses Ashby as their ATS can enable this integration. Setup requires generating an API key from within Ashby and connecting it to your SpringVerify account.
Can I track background check status inside Ashby?
Yes. Once a check is initiated from Ashby, status updates and completed reports are pushed back into the Ashby platform automatically — no need to log into SpringVerify to check progress.
Which background checks can be triggered through Ashby?
All standard SpringVerify checks — employment, education, identity, address, criminal, and reference — can be initiated through the Ashby integration based on your configured verification packages.
How long does the setup take?
Under 10 minutes. You generate an API key in Ashby, enter it in SpringVerify, and the integration goes live immediately.
Is my candidate data secure during the integration?
Yes. SpringVerify is SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, and ISO 27701 certified. All data exchanged between Ashby and SpringVerify is encrypted in transit and handled in compliance with data privacy regulations.
