--- title: CoderPad Interview slug: coderpad-interview docTags: rl7p3XLQknqPB1UQ70cu_,wz9SuR5IfsCQCCBMiGcNH createdAt: 2025-07-10T11:42:30.303Z --- *** This guide walks you through integrating your CoderPad Interview account with Ashby, so you can use live interviews and take-home tests in your interview plans and when scheduling interviews with candidates. If you are using CoderPad Screen, see [CoderPad Screen](docId\:AdvHOJf39GONyeY997WUQ). :::hint{type="warning"} CoderPad API keys are only available to those with Custom/Enterprise CoderPad accounts. ::: CoderPad is a technical interview platform that helps candidates easily share their skills and ensures you understand how they work. This integration enables the generation and attachment of CoderPad Live Interview links when scheduling candidate interviews. # Permissions & access The CoderPad Interview integration is available on all plans: | Foundations | Legacy Plus | Plus | Enterprise | | ----------- | ----------- | ---- | ---------- | | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | :::hint{type="warning"} You must be an Organization Admin to set up this integration. ::: # Connecting the integration In CoderPad: Log in to your CoderPad Interview account and follow CoderPad's [API key access article](https://coderpad.io/resources/docs/interview/more-interview-resources/api-key/) for instructions on creating an API key on CoderPad. :::hint{type="warning"} If you are using both CoderPad Screen and CoderPad Interview, you need to generate separate API keys for each integration. CoderPad also recommends setting up a dedicated account for integrations to ensure API keys stay active. ::: In Ashby: 1. Navigate to **Admin > [Integrations](https://app.ashbyhq.com/admin/integrations/marketplace)** and search for [CoderPad Interview](https://app.ashbyhq.com/admin/integrations/marketplace/coderpad). 2. Click `+ Enable CoderPad Interview`. ![Ashby Admin Integrations page showing the CoderPad Interview integration, with the “Enable CoderPad Interview” button highlighted.](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/0p8tQ--ZZOxRtkVp6Qr-e/nMGN3DT7t42dtQziKch1y_coderpad-interview-ashby-2026-09-21-at-13736-pm.jpg) 3. Paste the CoderPad Interview API key into the **CoderPad Interview API Key** field. 4. Create an **Ashby API Key** by typing the "CoderPad Interview" in the **Ashby API Key** field and selecting `Create new API key "CoderPad Interview"`. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/0p8tQ--ZZOxRtkVp6Qr-e/4h_RE_TAfk7m9BPP0-r4h_coderpad-interview-ashby-2026-09-21-at-14137-pm.jpg" size="70" isUploading="false" width="855" height="389" darkWidth="855" darkHeight="389" alt="CoderPad Interview integration settings in Ashby with the Ashby API Key dropdown open and the option to create a new API key named “CoderPad Interview” highlighted." showCaption="false"} :::hint{type="info"} Copy the API key and store it in a secure place. Ensure your Ashby API key has Write access to the Candidates set of endpoints, as this contains the assessment.update endpoint, which sends data back to Ashby about the assessment. ::: # Using the integration Now that the integration is configured, you can start sending CoderPad take-home assessments to candidates. ## Adding take-home tests 1. Navigate to the job you would like to add the take-home to and select the `Interview Plan` tab. 2. Click `Add Activity to "Stage Name"` > `+ Add Activity` on the stage where you want to add a CoderPad take-home assessment. 3. Select `CoderPad Interview` from the list of activities under the **Integrations** section that opens on the right side of the page, and choose the assessment you'd like candidates to complete at this interview stage. ![Ashby Interview Plan settings for the Product Support Coordinator role, with the Add Activity panel open and the CoderPad Interview integration highlighted.](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/0p8tQ--ZZOxRtkVp6Qr-e/L5CmC132YTcKxULQNnLui_product-support-coordinator-pittsburgh-ashby-2026-09-21-at-14959-pm.jpg) When a candidate reaches the stage where the take-home is set up, an activity appears on their profile indicating they need to be sent an assessment. 4. Click `Start Assessment` on the activity on the candidate's profile to send the assessment. The candidate receives an email with a link to the selected take-home assessment. As they complete the assessment, its status updates in Ashby. Assessment statuses may take up to four hours to be reflected in Ashby. ![Ashby candidate profile for Jane Smith showing a CoderPad Assessment under Current Activities with a “Start Assessment” button.](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/0p8tQ--ZZOxRtkVp6Qr-e/yotews59VTTn_yJ3Y-fFZ_cleanshot2022-12-12at1247272x.png) ## Adding live interviews Alternatively, you can automatically attach live interview links to interview invitations when scheduling an interview in Ashby or when creating a schedule interview activity. When scheduling an interview or configuring a schedule interview activity, check the `Attach CoderPad Live link?` checkbox. This option is under `Communications` for a schedule interview activity, or under `Invite Settings` when scheduling an interview manually. If you have an interview with multiple events, you can use checkboxes to specify which events should have the integration enabled. :::hint{type="info"} See [Setting up Schedule Interview Activities](docId:0Z5jM_EQkvZQ_Oqc03Rer) for more information on configuring schedule interview activities. ::: The interview link is included in both interviewer and candidate invitations. ![Technical Phone Interview Schedule settings showing the Integrations section, where CoderPad Live links can be enabled for individual interview events.](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/0p8tQ--ZZOxRtkVp6Qr-e/IZhxBKvEvqRuXqC0Y4vuX_product-marketing-manager-acent-ashby-2026-01-13-at-113720-am.jpg) Once the interview has been scheduled and calendar invites have been sent, you can also access the live interview link in the **Interview Progress** section of the candidate's job consideration. ::Image[]{src="https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/0p8tQ--ZZOxRtkVp6Qr-e/pilKB8fJtsRM3qMJ63f6v-20260303-113653.jpg" size="80" alt="Recruiter Phone Screen interview details showing an HM screen with links to view the schedule, briefing, and CoderPad Interview." isUploading="false" width="1140" height="288" darkWidth="1140" darkHeight="288" showCaption="false"} :::hint{type="success"} You can now start sending CoderPad assessments in your Ashby interview plans and CoderPad Live Interview links when scheduling interviews with candidates. :::