Bullhorn Mobile App

The Bullhorn Mobile App lets you take Bullhorn with you wherever you go. Quickly view, add, and edit records from your phone — perfect for recruiters who are on the move, meeting clients, or working remotely.

This article explains how to:

  • Enable and access the Bullhorn Mobile App for your company

  • Configure mobile layouts and permissions

  • Download and log in from your phone

  • Troubleshoot common access or login issues

Requirements

Before you get started, make sure:

  • You’re using a supported device and operating system (listed below).

  • If your company uses Single Sign-On (SSO), your SSO provider must be supported and activated for mobile.

If your company doesn’t use SSO and has standard Bullhorn configurations, you already have access! Just download the app from your phone’s app store and log in with your Bullhorn credentials.

If your company uses SSO, an Account or Support Contact must reach out to Bullhorn Support to enable mobile SSO (free of charge).

Supported Devices

Platform Device Operating System Tablet Support

iOS

iPhone 5C or newer

iOS 10 or later

Not supported for iPads

Android

No device limits

Android 8 or later

Downloadable for tablets, but layouts may not display as expected

For best performance, use a supported device and OS. Unsupported devices may experience performance or display issues.

Configuring SSO for Mobile Login

If your company uses SSO for Bullhorn on the web, you’ll need Bullhorn Support to enable it for mobile before users can sign in.

Supported SSO Providers

  • ADFS 3.0

  • Azure

  • Okta

  • OneLogin

  • GSuite

If your provider isn’t listed here, mobile SSO isn’t currently available.

Downloading and Logging In

Download the App:

  1. On your device, open your app store.

    • iOS: App Store

    • Android: Google Play Store

  2. Search for “Bullhorn Mobile”.

  3. Download and open the app.

Log In

  • Standard Login: Enter your Bullhorn username and password.

  • SSO Login: Tap Log in with SSO and follow your company’s login process.

Troubleshooting Login Issues

Issue Possible Cause What to Do

Can’t log in via SSO

Mobile SSO not enabled

Ask an Account or Support Contact to reach out to Bullhorn Support

App crashes or won’t load

Unsupported device or cache issue

Check you are using a supported device and operating system, reinstall the app

App won’t accept credentials

Cached or old credentials

Reset password via Bullhorn web version (if not using SSO), reinstall the app and log in again

App says not authorized or not enabled

Mobile access not enabled

Ask an Account or Support Contact to reach out to Bullhorn Support

Configuring the Mobile Layout (Admins Only)

Admins can choose which fields appear on mobile record views and edit forms.

  1. In Bullhorn web version, go to Admin > View Layouts.

  2. Select the entity (e.g., Candidate, Contact).

  3. Edit the Mobile Details Layout and Mobile Edit Layout tabs to add or remove fields.

See Changing the Default Fields in the Bullhorn Mobile App for more detailed instructions.

If you're using the Team Edition of Bullhorn, contact Bullhorn Support for help with setting up the mobile layout.

Using the Bullhorn Mobile App

You can perform key actions directly in the app:

Add or Edit a Record

You can add and edit Candidates, Contacts, Jobs, Internal Submissions, Leads, and Opportunities.

  1. Tap on the entity icon (e.g. Candidate or Contact).

  2. Tap the + icon to add a new record.

  3. Complete required fields and tap Save.

  4. To edit, open an existing record, tap the ••• menu > Edit > Save.

The fields you see depend on your Mobile Layout configuration. If something’s missing, an admin can add it for you.

Add Notes

You can add Notes to Candidates, Contacts, Jobs, Leads, and Opportunities.

  1. Open a record.

  2. Tap the ••• menu and select the Note icon.

  3. Enter details and tap Save.

You can also add notes from the Activity tab > Notes section. Tap + to add a note.

Since the integration with ZippiNote, you can also add a note by swiping on the record.

Add or Edit Tasks

To add a task:

  1. Open the Task List.
  2. Tap the + in the top right corner.
  3. Complete fields and tap Save.

To edit, delete, or complete a task:

  1. Open a task.

  2. Tap ••• > Edit or Delete.

  3. To mark as complete, check the Complete box.

  4. Tap Save.

Use List Views

  • Tap an entity icon along the bottom of the screen to open a list view.

  • Sort or filter using the criteria at the top.

  • Swipe left for more options.

  • Tap a record to open it.

  • Tap the back arrow to return to the list.

Search for Records

  1. Tap the magnifying glass icon in the lower right corner.
  2. Type your search terms.

  3. Select a suggestion or tap Go to view results.

    • Tap Cancel to return to your previous screen.

The app displays up to 10 results per entity.

Email or Call from the App

  1. Open a record and tap the email or phone icon.

  2. If prompted, allow the app access to complete the action.

  3. The app will launch your default email or phone application.

View Tearsheets

  1. Tap More at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Select Tearsheets.

You can filter for Tearsheets by name, owner, and date added using the filters at the top.

Read-Only Access

A read-only mode is available that prevents users from editing or adding data via the app. Read-only access is enabled at the company level (not per user).

The image on the right shows the read-only version of the app, which does not allow users to add/edit information:

If you'd like the read-only version enabled, please contact Bullhorn Support.

Security and Data

  • Data storage: The app doesn’t store data locally. Files (like resumes or PDFs) may be temporarily cached by your device’s viewer.

  • Exporting data: Data can’t be exported directly from the app.

  • Screenshots: Users can take screenshots; standard mobile security policies apply.

  • Access control: Read-only mode can limit editing, but applies company-wide.

FAQs

Access and Permissions

Do I have to pay for the app?

Nope! The Bullhorn Mobile App is included at no extra cost.

Can I restrict the app to certain users?

Not individually. You can either disable the app entirely or enable read-only mode company-wide. Bullhorn Support can help set this up.

How do I give users access to the app?

If your company uses Single Sign-On (SSO), an Account or Support Contact will need to reach out to Bullhorn Support to enable mobile SSO. Once it’s activated, all users in your company will have access automatically — there’s no need to enable users individually.

If your company doesn’t use SSO, all users can simply download the Bullhorn Mobile App and log in with their regular Bullhorn credentials.

If anyone can’t log in after that, just contact Bullhorn Support for help.

Usage and Features

Can I use the app instead of the desktop version of Bullhorn?

The mobile app is perfect for quick updates and searches, but for full functionality including sourcing, dashboards, and reporting, you’ll still want the desktop version.

Can I use the app on an iPad or tablet?

We recommend using a phone. The app isn’t supported on iPads and may not display correctly on other tablets.

What records can I view and edit?

You can view, add, and edit:

  • Candidates

  • Contacts

  • Jobs

  • Leads

  • Opportunities

  • Internal Submissions

  • Tasks

  • Notes

You can view only:

  • Placements

  • Appointments

  • Tearsheets

Security and Data

What data is stored in the app?

None! Everything is pulled dynamically from your Bullhorn database.

Can users download files from the app?

Files open in your device’s viewer and may be temporarily saved there.

Can users export or screenshot data?

Screenshots are permitted, but exporting isn’t supported.