Dayforce Configuration Details

1. Company ID

You can find the Company ID in your Dayforce profile or in the URL after logging in. For example, https://test.dayforcehcm.com/acme → Company ID is acme.

2. Username

The username used by the web-service user during account creation. You can find it in your Dayforce profile.

3. Password

The password used by the web-service user during account creation.

4. Environment

Select Production or Test based on the Dayforce environment you are connecting to.

5. Identity Host — Optional

The Identity Host is used to generate the token URL. These details are typically provided in your Dayforce welcome email or by your HR/IT administrator.

Production: Leave empty. We use dfid.dayforcehcm.com
Test: Enter the Identity Host provided for your test environment, e.g. dfidtst.np.dayforcehcm.com

Token URL: https://{identity_host}/connect/token

6. Client Host — Optional

The Client Host is the Dayforce instance used for API requests. These details are typically provided in your Dayforce welcome email or by your HR/IT administrator.

Production: Leave empty. We use www.dayforcehcm.com
Test: We use test.dayforcehcm.com

API URL: https://{client_host}/api

Note: Use the above hosts for Production and Test. If you have a different Identity Host or Client Host, use the values provided in your Dayforce welcome email or by your HR/IT administrator.

Configure Feature Access

Click on the hamburger button ( ☰) in the top left of your screen, and then click on System Admin > Roles
Navigate to Features. Ensure HCM Anywhere and Web Services are checked
In Web Services, expand the section and turn on POST/PATCH Candidate and Job Application Sourcing (this is mandatory for Dayforce).
Using the top search bar, go to Recruiting Setup > Client Properties and enable Allow Candidates and Job Application Sourcing from External Job Boards.
(OPTIONAL) Ensure your user role has permissions for Resume and Supporting Candidate Document under Documents > Admin > Document Types.
1. Select each document type and use the right chevron (>) to add your role to the Roles panel on the bottom right.
2. Grant your role Create, Read, and Update access.