Where can I find my Salesforce security token?
To gain access to your security token, go to “Setup” (appears in the top right corner, under your name). In the left side menu column (under Personal Setup), open the drop down item “My Personal Information.” The option to reset your security token will appear right under password reset option.
What is security access token?
An access token is an object that describes the security context of a process or thread. When a user logs on, the system verifies the user’s password by comparing it with information stored in a security database. If the password is authenticated, the system produces an access token.
What do you need to know about access tokens?
An access token is an object that describes the security context of a process or thread. The information in a token includes the identity and privileges of the user account associated with the process or thread. When a user logs on, the system verifies the user’s password by comparing it with information stored in a security database.
How to get security token of an API only?
1. Created a Custom Profile named ‘API only’ (API permission is enable). 2. Resetting the password from the UI or you may use Apex script if don’t want to send any email to the API only user. 3. Use ‘Login As’ button from the User created above –> Go to My Settings from the User icon. 4.
When do I need to change my security token?
The security token is valid until a user resets their security token, changes their password, or has their password reset. One way to change the password would be to use the setPassword () Partner API method from another valid API user.
Where do I get my security token in Salesforce?
Users can obtain their security token by changing their password or resetting their security token via the Salesforce user interface. When a user changes their password or resets their security token, Salesforce sends a new security token to the email address on the user’s Salesforce record.