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Steps to Find Client ID and Secret Key in Salesforce

You may be asked to complete this step as part of linking an app with your Salesforce instance.

Step 1: Log in to Salesforce​

  1. Open your web browser.
  2. Go to https://login.salesforce.com.
  3. Enter your username and password, then click Log In.

Step 2: Open Setup​

In the top-right corner, find and click on the small gear icon labeled Setup.

Step 3: Navigate to App Manager​

  1. In the left-hand menu, find the search box at the top.
  2. Type "App Manager" into the search box.
  3. Click on App Manager when it appears in the list.

Step 4: Locate Your Connected App​

A list of apps will appear. Scroll down or use the search box to find the app you're looking for.

Step 5: View the App Details​

Next to the name of your app, look for a small arrow or down-pointing icon at the end of the row. Click on this arrow, then select View from the options.

Step 6: Find Your Client ID and Secret Key​

  1. On the page that loads, scroll to the section labeled API (Enable OAuth Settings).
  2. Look for a button that says Manage Consumer Details.
  3. Click this button.

Step 7: Authenticate (if required)​

Salesforce may ask you to re-enter your login details. Follow the prompts to log in again.

Step 8: View Client ID and Secret Key​

Once authenticated, your Consumer Key (Client ID) and Consumer Secret (Secret Key) will be displayed on the screen. Copy/paste these into the configuration settings on SmallWorld.

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Treat these as passwords and do not share them.

You're done! Now your SmallWorld and Salesforce instance should be connected.