--- title: ADP Workforce Now slug: adp-workforce-now image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_adp-workforce-now.png createdAt: 2025-07-30T14:33:57.339Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/oAyFj2GHlBeBVWF5OAir2/OTBb1d9wjsRlEGlsDdTZ0_cropped-adp-workforce-now.png" alt caption size="60" width="800" height="800"} | With the ADP Workforce Now app in Make, you can receive and search for the job applications, worker data, job requisitions, and onboard applicants in your ADP Workforce Now account. | | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="info"} The ADP Workforce Now app is only available on the [Make Enterprise plan](https://www.make.com/en/enterprise). ::: # Requirements To use the ADP Workforce Now app in Make, you must have a paid [ADP Workforce Now](https://netsecure.adp.com/pages/sms/ess/v3/pub/ssr/theme.jsp) account. For subscription information, refer to the [ADP Plans & Pricing](https://www.adp.com/what-we-offer/products/adp-workforce-now/compare-options.aspx) page. # Connect ADP Workforce Now and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between ADP Workforce Now and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. To create the connection, you need to: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem [Obtain your public certificate and private key files in your ADP API Central account.](docId\:qvYgEVIW36P0aMlhPwjXH) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem [Obtain your client credentials in your ADP API Central account.](docId\:qvYgEVIW36P0aMlhPwjXH) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem [Create the connection in Make.](docId\:qvYgEVIW36P0aMlhPwjXH) ::: :::: ## Obtain your public certificate and private key Before you create the connection in Make, you should first create a project to obtain your public certificate and private key files in your ADP API Central account. To obtain the public certificate and private key: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Log in to your ADP Central account. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the left sidebar, click **Projects**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Create a project**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter a project name and click **Next**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Select a use case for your project and click **Create Project**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the created project's page, Click **Credentials** > **Manage certificate**. ![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/oAyFj2GHlBeBVWF5OAir2/bXQirCEm9QpcwMBqTwbi8_image.png) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem To request a certificate with a private key signed by ADP Workforce Now, click **Request certificate** and follow the steps: 1. **Getting started**: Click **Next**. 2. **Generate private key:** - Enter a name for the certificate. - Enter the organization unit name. - Select your country. - Enter state/province name and city. - Click **Next**. 3. **Save your private key: **Copy the private key and store it in a safe place. Save your private key using a `.key` extension. Once you save your private key, click **Next**. For example: `ADPMarketplaceIntegration.key` ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Done**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Certificates** page, click **Download** for the `.pem` file that you will extract in your Make scenario. ::: :::: Now you requested a signed certificate and created a private key. You'll use these values in the **Private key file** and **Certificate file** connection fields in Make. ## Obtain your client credentials Once you have your public certificate and private key, you should obtain your client credentials in your ADP API Central account. To obtain the credentials: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem In the left sidebar, click **Projects.** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem To see the credentials of the project you created above, click **View project**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Under **Step 2** section, click **Copy client ID **and store it in a safe place. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem To obtain your client secret, switch on the **Show secret** toggle and click **Copy client secret**. Store the client secret in a safe place. ::: :::: You'll use these values in the **Client ID** and **Client Secret** connection fields in Make. ## Create the connection in Make Once you have your ADP Workforce Now credentials, you're ready to create the connection in Make. To create the connection: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Log in to your Make account, add an ADP Workforce Now module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Optional: In the ​​**Connection name​​** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **​​Client ID** and **Client Secret** fields, enter the client credentials you copied from your ADP Central account. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Private key** file field, click **Extract** and select the `.key` file you downloaded from your ADP Central account. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem In the **Certificate file** field, click **Extract** and select the `.pem` file you downloaded from your ADP Central account. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click **Save**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem If prompted, authenticate your account and confirm access. ::: :::: You've successfully created the connection and can now use the ADP Workforce Now app in your scenarios. If you want to make changes to your connection in the future, follow the steps [here](https://help.make.com/connect-an-application#tN2pJ). # ADP Workforce Now modules After connecting to the ADP Workforce Now app, you can use the following types of modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading **Actions** - Get a job application - Get a job requisiton - Get a worker data - Get a worker demographics - Make an API Call - Onboard an applicant ::: :::ExpandableHeading **Searches** - Search job applicants - Search job requisitions - Search workers ::: # Templates You can look for ADP Workforce Now templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # ADP Workforce Now resources - [ADP API Platform](https://developers.adp.com/) - [ADP API Explorer](https://developers.adp.com/apis/api-explorer/hcm-offrg-wfn)