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# Create connected app and user

Firstly, we need to have a connected app in Salesforce to work with. Then, you have to create a user (Protecto user) in Salesforce.

Notes: 

* Please use the admin user (made from the system Administrator profile) to create connected apps and users. 
* Link about Connected App : [How to create a connected app in Salesforce](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/projects/build-a-connected-app-for-api-integration/create-a-connected-app)

**Steps to create Connected App**

**Steps to create Protecto User**