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            Issue JWT-Based Access Tokens

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            Issue JWT-Based Access Tokens

            Enable a Salesforce external client app or connected app to issue JSON Web Token (JWT)-based access tokens instead of opaque tokens. Unlike opaque tokens, JWT-based access tokens have a transparent format, so you can introspect them without calling a Salesforce endpoint. This functionality makes them handy for use cases where you’re calling multiple external systems.

            Required Editions

            Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience

            Connected Apps can be created in: Group, Essentials, Professional, Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and Developer Editions

            Connected Apps can be installed in: All editions
            User Permissions Needed
            To read, create, update, or delete connected apps:

            Customize Application AND either

            Modify All Data OR Manage Connected Apps
            To update all fields except Profiles, Permission Sets, and Service Provider SAML Attributes:

            Customize Application AND either

            Modify All Data OR Manage Connected Apps
            To update Profiles, Permission Sets, and Service Provider SAML Attributes: Customize Application AND Modify All Data AND Manage Profiles and Permission Sets
            To rotate the consumer key and consumer secret: Allow consumer key and secret rotation
            To install and uninstall connected apps:

            Customize Application AND either

            Modify All Data OR Manage Connected Apps
            To install and uninstall packaged connected apps:

            Download AppExchange Packages AND Customize Application AND either

            Modify All Data OR Manage Connected Apps
            Note
            Note Connected apps creation is restricted as of Spring ‘26. You can continue to use existing connected apps during and after Spring ‘26. However, we recommend using external client apps instead. If you must continue creating connected apps, contact Salesforce Support.

            See New connected apps can no longer be created in Spring ‘26 for more details.

             
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