Create a Connected App in your Org

When you create a connected app, make sure that you understand how it’s going to be used so you can configure the appropriate settings. For example, if you’re creating a connected app to integrate an external application with your Salesforce API, configure the connected app with OAuth authorization settings.

Important 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.

Sample steps to create a connected app:

1. From Setup, enter External Client Apps in the Quick Find box, and then select External Client App Settings.
2. To create a connected app, select New Connected App.
3. Enter a Connected App Name, API Name, and Contact Email.
4. Under API (Enable OAuth Settings), select Enable OAuth Settings.
5. Enter your login URL in Callback URL.
   For example, https://login.salesforce.com/.
6. Select Full access (full) and Manage user data via APIs (api) from Available OAuth Scopes and move it to Selected OAuth Scopes.
7. Save your changes.
8. Click Continue.
9. Click Manage Consumer Details.
10. If asked, enter the verification code and click Verify to verify your identity.
11. Make a note of the Consumer Key and Consumer Secret.