What actions can I run in Xref?

41 actions are available, including "Get a Check", "Get a Check's Lifecycle", and "Get a Criterion", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

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Watch ChecksTriggers when a check is created or updated.
Watch CriteriaTriggers when criteria are met in a specified service.
Watch EventsTriggers when an Xref webhook event occurs.
Watch Hiring AccountsTriggers when a new hiring account is created or updated.
Watch LogsTriggers when new logs are created.
Watch QuestionnairesTriggers when a new questionnaire is created.
Watch Reference TypesTriggers when a reference type is created or updated.
Watch UsersTriggers when a new user is created.
Get a CheckRetrieves details for a specific check.
Get a Check's LifecycleRetrieves lifecycle information for a check.
Get a CriterionRetrieves details for a specific criterion.
Get a LogRetrieves details for a specific log.
Get an EmployerRetrieves details for a specific employer.
Get a PDF ReportRetrieves a report in PDF format.
Get a QuestionnaireRetrieves details for a specific questionnaire.
Get a Referee AttachmentRetrieves a specific referee attachment.
Get a ReportRetrieves a check report.
Get a UserRetrieves details for a specific user.
Get CreditsRetrieves available credit information.
List ChecksRetrieves a list of all checks.
List Company DomainsRetrieves a list of company domains.
List CriteriaRetrieves a list of all criteria.
List EmployersRetrieves a list of all employers.
List Hiring AccountsRetrieves a list of hiring accounts for a company.
List LogsRetrieves a list of all logs.
List QuestionnairesRetrieves a list of all questionnaires.
List Referee AttachmentsRetrieves a list of referee attachments.
List Reference TypesRetrieves a list of reference types.
List UsersRetrieves a list of all users.
Retrieve a JSON ReportRetrieves a report in JSON format.
Add an Unusual Activity NoteAdds a note for unusual activity.
Add an Unusual Activity ResolutionAdds a resolution for unusual activity to a specified account or service.
Add Company DomainsAdds a list of domains to an existing company.
Cancel a CheckCancels an existing check.
Create a CheckCreates a new check in the specified account.
Create a Check with RefereesCreates a new check with pre-populated referees.
Create a CriterionCreates a new criterion in the system.
Create an EmployerCreates a new employer in the system.
Deactivate a CriterionDeactivates an existing criterion.
Deactivate a QuestionnaireDeactivates an existing questionnaire.
Delete Company DomainsDeletes a list of domains from a company.
Hide a CheckHides a check from visibility in the system.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API request.
Register a CompanyRegisters a new company in the system.
Send a Replacement Reference EmailSends an email to replace a reference.
Send a Report to the Line ManagerSends a check report to the line manager.
Unlock a Xref StatusUnlocks the Xref status for a referee.
Validate a Check with RefereesValidates a new check with pre-populated referees.
Validate a RefereeValidates referee information provided.

When to use Xref

Common scenarios where Xref automation saves time and reduces manual work.

Use Xref's "Watch Checks" trigger to react the instant an event occurs and push data into connected tools.
Automate "Get a Check's Lifecycle" in Xref as a workflow step — combine it with triggers, filters, and AI steps for full-pipeline coverage.
Combine "Watch Events" from Xref with triggers or actions in other apps to close the loop — one event, many downstream outcomes.

Use in workflow automation

Start from Xref’s Watch Checks trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Create a Check with Referees as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 49 ready-made steps for HR work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Xref workflow on the canvas: Watch Checks then Create a Check with Referees

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Xref in your workflows.

Xref has 8 triggers, including "Watch Checks", "Watch Criteria", and "Watch Events", and more. Use them to start workflows the moment Xref events fire — no polling required.

Use in workflow automation

Start from Xref’s Watch Checks trigger and the run begins the moment there’s something new — no cron job to babysit, no one remembering to check.

Add Create a Check with Referees as the next step, then branch, filter or hand off to the rest of your stack. The whole path stays on one canvas your team can read.

This integration brings 49 ready-made steps for HR work, and every run records what went in and what came back.

Xref Integrations

When to use Xref

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Xref Integrations

When to use Xref

Connect Xref to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

Connect Xref to any app in workflows

Connect Xref to any app in workflows

Connect Xref to any app in workflows

Xref Integrations

Xref triggers and actions

When to use Xref

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Xref support?

What actions can I run in Xref?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Xref Integrations

Xref triggers and actions

When to use Xref

Connect Xref to any app in workflows

Use in workflow automation

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Xref support?

What actions can I run in Xref?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect Xref to any app in workflows

Connect Xref to any app in workflows

Connect Xref to any app in workflows