---
title: "Create open headcount"
method: POST
path: "/open-headcount"
tags: ["open-headcount"]
---

# Create open headcount

`POST /open-headcount`

Creates an open headcount row for the authenticated organization. The API key's associated user must be a team administrator.

## Request body

- object
  - `externalId` string, required
  - `displayName` string, required
  - `openStatus` 'open' | 'filled' | 'closed_unfilled' | 'started'
  - `openSince` string, date
  - `targetStartDate` string, date
  - `actualStartDate` string, date

## Response `200`

The created open headcount row.

## Other responses

- `400` — 400
- `401` — Missing, invalid, revoked, or expired API key.
- `403` — API key lacks the required resource or access level.
- `404` — 404
- `422` — Open headcount status transition is not allowed.

---

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