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How to Create Connected App in Salesforce

Updated on:
June 8, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to set up a Connected App in Salesforce from scratch.

Quick summary

A Salesforce Connected App enables secure API integration between external systems and your Salesforce org using OAuth authentication. This step-by-step walkthrough shows you exactly how to create and configure a Connected App via the App Manager in Advanced Setup.


Steps

  1. Click the gear icon at the top-right corner of your Salesforce dashboard.
  2. Select 'Open Advanced Setup' from the dropdown menu.
  3. In the Quick Find search box, type and select 'App Manager'.
  4. Go to the top-right corner of the page and click 'New Connected App'.
  5. Fill in the required details: Connected App Name, API Name, and Contact Email.
  6. Enable OAuth settings to allow secure API access.
  7. Once completed, click 'Save' to create your Connected App.

📌 Why this matters

Creating a Salesforce Connected App is essential for enabling secure, OAuth-based API integrations between Salesforce and external applications, third-party tools, or custom-built systems. Without a Connected App, external services cannot authenticate and communicate with your Salesforce org in a governed, auditable way. This process is a foundational step for any Salesforce developer or admin building integrations, automations, or data pipelines. Getting it right the first time reduces configuration errors and accelerates time-to-integration for your team.
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