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            Define External Data Sources

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            Define External Data Sources

            Create external data sources to connect to content and data that is stored outside your Salesforce org.

            Required Editions

            Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience

            Salesforce Connect is available in: Developer Edition and for an extra cost in: Enterprise, Performance, and Unlimited Editions

            Files Connect for cloud-based external data sources is available in: Professional, Enterprise, Performance, Unlimited, and Developer Editions

            Federated Search is available in: Enterprise, Professional, Unlimited, and Developer Editions
            User Permissions Needed
            To create and edit an external data source: Customize Application
            1. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter External Data Sources, and then select External Data Sources.
            2. Click New External Data Source. To modify an existing external data source, click Edit.
            3. Complete the steps for your type of external data source.

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