Creating an External Client App
You can create an External Client App in your Salesforce org.
To create an External Client App:
1. Log in to Salesforce with your valid credentials.
2. Navigate to Setup > Apps > External Client Apps > External Client App Manager
3. Click New External Client App.
4. Provide the following details:
Basic Information fields for External Client App
Field
Description
Fields marked with * are mandatory.
External Client App Name*
Enter a unique name for the External Client App. This name helps administrators identify the app in App Manager.
API Name*
Enter the API name used to reference the app programmatically. By default, the system derives this value from the app name by replacing spaces with underscores. Ensure that the API name is unique and uses
only letters, numbers, and underscores
starts with a letter
does not include spaces
does not end with an underscore
does not contain consecutive underscores
Contact Email*
Enter an email address that Salesforce can use to contact you or your support team if needed. This email address is not shared with Salesforce admins who install the app.
Distribution State*
Select how the external client app is distributed.
Choose Local to develop the app for use only in the current org.
Choose Packaged to develop the app for packaging and distribution.
OAuth Settings for External Client App
Field
Description
Enable OAuth
Select this checkbox to enable OAuth authentication for the external client app. OAuth must be enabled to allow secure, token-based access to Salesforce APIs.
Callback URL
Enter the URL that Salesforce redirects users to after successful authorization. This URL must match the callback URL configured in the client application.
OAuth Scopes
Select the following scopes from Available OAuth Scopes and move them to Selected OAuth Scopes.
Manage user data via APIs (api)
Perform requests at any time (refresh_token, offline_access)
Enable JWT Bearer Flow
Upload the ServiceMax provided digital certificate.
5. Click Create.
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