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title: "Connect a Workday Integration"
slug: "connect-a-workday-integration"
description: "Connect a Workday HR integration to R365: select entities, authenticate, and complete mapping."
updated: 2025-09-17T17:52:01Z
published: 2025-09-17T17:52:01Z
canonical: "docs.restaurant365.com/connect-a-workday-integration"
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> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Connect a Workday Integration

This article reviews the process for connecting a [Workday integration](/doc/docs/workday-integration) available on the Integrations page.

> A Workday integration cannot be connected if another HR employee management integration is enabled. The Connect button will be disabled.

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## Security

Users with the following permission can connect a Workday integration:

- Administration → Integrations → 3rd Party HR Admin

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## Connection Steps

Follow these steps to connect a Workday integration:

*Click steps to expand for additional information and images.*

****1)** Navigate to the [**Integrations page**](/doc/docs/integrations-menu).**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-2GRI7GYM.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****2)** Expand the **Employee HR Management category**.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-T1DI21TJ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****3)** Click **Connect** on the Workday card.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-ZM6REKXA.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****4)** In the **Connection Admin** drop-down menu, select the user who will be the admin for the connection.**

> Only users with the following permission will be listed:
> 
> - Administration → Integrations → 3rd Party HR Admin

Begin typing the username to search for the desired user, then select them from the list.

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-CA97PZAY.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****5)** Click the **Connect to Workday** button.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-BT36JCTD.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****6)** Select the **Protocol Type** for Workday (**Rest** is recommended).**

Workday has two protocol types; WSDL and REST. WSDL has limited functionality; Rest is recommended. Select the one that is appropriate for your organization’s setup with Workday. ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-0UVKOM5A.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****7)** Enter the **Business Reference** for your organization’s Workday account.**

The business reference is part of the Report URL from your Workday resource and uses the <BusinessReference> element of the URL.

**Example:** wd3-impl-services1.workday.com /ccx/service/<BusinessReference> //{reportName} ![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-RR1MAW9L.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****8)** Enter the connection admin’s **Workday credentials**.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-0PFHYKKJ.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)

****9)** Click **Sign In**.**

![](https://cdn.us.document360.io/5c9d1111-0c69-4e96-8910-d7f2750fdc9d/Images/Documentation/image-595DVK5D.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-29T01%3A16%3A47Z&se=2026-10-29T02%3A16%3A47Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=0QRwNAQRqrGI9%2B5jjexmBlfbjaCReT8R4XP1vrZcpeQ%3D)