> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sprinto.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sprinto.com/integrations/overview/a-lign-integration.md).

# A-LIGN Integration

The A-LIGN integration enables Sprinto to push audit evidence directly to your A-LIGN account, reducing manual uploads and streamlining the audit process.

To establish the connection, you'll need an A-LIGN administrator account and an API Key with its corresponding Secret Key.

### Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have:

* An A-LIGN administrator account.
* An A-LIGN API Key.
* An A-LIGN Secret Key.

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#### Note

If you do not have an API Key and Secret Key, create them by following the steps in the **Find your API credentials** section below.
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## Permissions required

Sprinto requires the following access to connect with A-LIGN:

* Administrator access to your A-LIGN account.

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## Data used by Sprinto

Sprinto stores the following credentials to establish and maintain the connection:

* API Key
* Secret Key

These credentials are used only to authenticate with your A-LIGN account and push audit evidence.

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## Find your API credentials

If you do not already have an API Key and Secret Key, create them in your A-LIGN account.

1. Sign in to your **A-LIGN** account.
2. Navigate to **Settings > API Keys**.
3. Click **Create API Key**.

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4. Enter a name for the new API key.
5. Click **Create API Key**.

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6. Open the newly created API key.
7. Copy the following values:
   * **API Key**
   * **API Key Secret**

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6. Keep these credentials ready for the Sprinto integration.

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## Connect A-LIGN to Sprinto

1. Sign in to your Sprinto dashboard.
2. Navigate to **Settings > Integrations**.
3. Search for **A-LIGN**.
4. Click **Connect** next to the integration.

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5. Review the required permissions and data Sprinto uses.
6. Click **Next**.

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7. Enter your:
   * **API Key**
   * **Secret Key**
8. Click **Validate**.

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9. Sprinto validates the credentials and establishes the connection.
10. Once validated, click **Connect A-LIGN** to integrate A-LIGN with your account.

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## Post-connection flow

After the integration is successfully connected:

* Sprinto securely stores your API credentials.
* Sprinto can automatically push audit evidence to your A-LIGN account.
* The integration appears as **Active** on the Integrations page.
* You can reconnect the integration at any time by updating the API credentials if they change.

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## Troubleshooting

#### Validation fails

Ensure that:

* The API Key and Secret Key are copied correctly.
* The API credentials have not been regenerated or revoked.
* You're using credentials from the correct A-LIGN account.

#### Unable to create an API Key

Ensure that your account has administrator permissions. Contact your A-LIGN administrator if you cannot access the **API Keys** page.

#### Evidence isn't syncing

* Verify that the integration is active in Sprinto.
* Confirm that the API credentials are still valid.
* Reconnect the integration if the credentials have been regenerated.

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#### Next Steps

After connecting A-LIGN with Sprinto, you can create and manage audits directly from Sprintto.

To learn how to create and manage an audit with A-LIGN, see [**Create a Custom Audit with A-LIGN**](/audits/dashboard-actions/create-a-custom-audit-with-a-lign.md).


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