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# Gusto Integration

Sprinto integrates with Gusto to ensure the user list is synced for managing the onboarding and offboarding status of users. This article provides a step-by-step guide to setting up the integration between Sprinto and Gusto.

#### **Prerequisites**

Before starting the integration, ensure the following:

* You have a Sprinto admin account with the necessary permissions.
* You are logged in to both Sprinto and Gusto.
* You have admin access to Gusto (check the top right of the Gusto screen to verify your role).

#### **Step-by-Step Integration**

1. **Log in to Sprinto:**
   * Use your credentials to access the Sprinto dashboard.
2. **Navigate to Settings:**
   * Click **Settings** located at the bottom left of the screen.
3. **Select Available Integrations:**
   * In the sub-menu, click on **Available Integrations**.
4. **Search for Gusto:**
   * Type **Gusto** in the search bar and click **Connect** next to the Gusto option.
5. **Check Admin Privileges:**
   * You must have **Full Access** or all specific role privileges to link your account. If **Admin** is displayed below your name in Gusto, you can proceed.

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6. **Enter Credentials:**
   * A pop-up window will prompt you to enter your Gusto admin credentials.
   * Check the box next to **I have the username and password** and click **Connect to Gusto**.

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7. **Review Data Permissions:**
   * Upon connecting, you will see a pop-up from Gusto asking you to review the data permissions Sprinto will access. Below is a summary of the permissions:

**Permissions Sprinto Will Use from Gusto**

* **Employees:**
  * Avatar
  * Display Full Name
  * Employment Status
  * Employments
  * First Name
  * Gender
  * Groups
  * Hire Date
  * Last Name
  * Manager
  * Personal Email
  * Preferred Name
  * Start Date
  * Termination Date
  * Work Email
* **Employment Status:**
  * Effective Date
  * Employee
  * Employment Type
  * FLSA Status
  * Job Title
* **Groups:**
  * Is Commonly Used As Team
  * Name
  * Type

**Minimum Permissions Required in Gusto**

According to Merge, the following Gusto permissions are the minimum required for Sprinto to sync employee data fields equivalent to Deel:

* **HR & Onboarding**
* **Payroll**
* **Finance & Accounting**
* **Benefits**
* **Apps & Devices (enables API access)**

These permissions provide read-only access to employee profile and job metadata, including name, email, job title, manager, department, employment type, start date, and termination date.

8. **Complete the Integration:**
   * Click **Next** to finalise the integration process. Sprinto will start syncing data within the next 24 hours.

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#### **Troubleshooting**

If you encounter any issues during the integration process, reach out to Sprinto Support via the in-app chat or email us at <support@sprinto.com>.


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