Getting Started#

Use this section to go from a fresh install to your first successful Salesforce API call with salespyforce.

If you are new to the library, follow this order:

  1. Read Overview for requirements and capabilities.

  2. Complete Installation to install the package.

  3. Work through Quickstart for a first end-to-end example.

Before you begin, make sure you have:

  • Python 3.9+

  • Access to a Salesforce org

  • A Salesforce user with API permissions

  • Connected App credentials (client key/secret) and security token as needed

For deeper task-based walkthroughs after setup, continue to the Guides section. For method and exception details, see the Reference section.