Salesforce Credentials

DataBlend Offers Two Ways to Connect:

Connect without Report

Connect with Report

Overview

DataBlend can establish a connection with Salesforce version that supports API access. If API is not supported Web Services API access can be added to the edition for additional charge. Make sure that API access is supported before creating credentials.

Connection without Report

Field Name 

Required/ Optional

Description

Type

Required

Salesforce

Name

Required

Provide a unique name for this credential

Environment

Required

Select Sandbox or Production

Security Token

Required

Enter security token for the specific Salesforce user

Use Report

Optional

Ensure that the Use Report toggle is disabled. 

Username

Required

Enter the Salesforce username

Password

Required

Enter the User password

 

To find your Salesforce Security Token, click your name at the top of the screen and select My Settings. On the left side of the page, select Personal > Reset My Security Token and click the Reset Security Token button. A security token will be sent to your email in a few minutes. You will need this token to make API calls to Salesforce from your Mule applications.

Connection with Report

Field Name 

Required/ Optional

Description

Type

Required

Salesforce

Name

Required

Provide a unique name for this credential

Environment

Required

Select Sandbox or Production

Security Token

Required

Enter security token for the specific Salesforce user

Use Report

Optional

Ensure that the Use Report toggle is enabled. 

Client ID

Required

Enter the Client ID. This is found within the Salesforce user account.

Client Secret

Required

Enter the Client Secret. This is found within the Salesforce user account.

Access Token

Optional

Do not fill. This field will auto-fill upon valid connection.

Refresh Token

Optional

Do not fill. This field will auto-fill upon valid connection.