Test Salesforce Connection Before Authorization


Testsigma provides a convenient way to check your Salesforce connection using either OAuth 2.0 or Username and Password authentication. You can validate your credentials without completing the full authorization flow or saving the connection.


Steps to Test the Salesforce Connection

  1. From the left navigation bar, click on SF Connections, or access the Metadata Connection dialog via Settings > SF Metadata. Test salesforce connection 1
  2. In the Salesforce connections page, under the Metadata connection or User connection section, click the ellipsis icon next to the desired connection and click Edit Connection. Test salesforce connection 2
NOTE:
  • If the connection details are already filled in, the User/Metadata connection dialog will open with the existing information.
  • If you are setting up a new connection, you'll need to enter the required details before you can test it.
  1. In the User/Metadata Connection dialog, click Test Connection. Test salesforce connection 4
NOTE:
  • If you'd like to test the connection with different credentials, edit the existing connection, update the necessary fields, and then click Test Connection.
  1. On the Salesforce login page, enter your username and password, then click Log In. test salesforce connection 5.2
  2. Once your credentials are verified, you will get the Salesforce Connection Successful dialog. Test salesforce connection 6