Create Auth Provider

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Plinqx uses this Auth Provider to securely authenticate internal API calls to the Salesforce Metadata API. This ensures a seamless and secure integration between Plinqx and Salesforce, following best practices for authentication and authorization.

It enables Plinqx to retrieve and manage metadata configurations, ensuring that API-related changes are applied consistently across the platform. This authentication mechanism is essential for deploying updates, managing API metadata, and maintaining a secure connection between Plinqx and Salesforce.

Step 1: Open Auth Providers

1. Open Setup.
2. In Quick Find, search for and select Auth. Providers.

Step 2: Create the Auth Provider

1. Click New.

2. Configure the Authentication Provider (example):
   • Provider Type: Salesforce
   • Name: Plinqx
   • URL Suffix: Plinqx
   • Consumer Key / Consumer Secret: copy from the External Client App
   • Default Scopes: refresh_token full

3. Click Save.