Password Synchronization with Salesforce

Steps to configure Salesforce with ADSelfService Plus

IMPORTANT:
  • Install the Password Sync Agent to synchronize native password changes and resets.
  • Make sure you have configured Salesforce to use token authentication before proceeding with the steps given below.
  • Log into ADSelfService Plus admin console with admin credentials.
  • Navigate to Configuration → Self-Service → Password Sync/ Single Sign On.
  • Select the Salesforce application.
    Note: You can also find Salesforce application that you need from the search bar located in the left pane or the alphabet wise navigation option in the right pane.
  • Enter the Application Name and Description.
  • Enter the Domain Name.
  • In the Assign Policies field, select the policies for which password sync need to be enabled.
    Note: ADSelfService Plus allows you to create OU and group-based policies for your AD domains. To create a policy, go to Configuration → Self-Service → Policy Configuration → Add New Policy.
  • Select Enable Password Sync.
  • Enter the Username, Password and Security token of your Salesforce account.

    • Steps to get the security token:
    • Log in to your Salesforce admin account. Navigate to <Your Login Name> (top right corner) > My Settings > Personal > Reset My Security Token.
    • In the page that opens, click Reset Security Token. The new security token is sent to the email address in your Salesforce personal settings.
  • Enter the Client ID and Client Secret of the ADSelfService Plus app from your Salesforce account.

    • Steps to get the Client ID and Client Secret:
    • Log in to your Salesforce admin account. Navigate to Setup > Build > Create > Apps > Connected Apps and click the ADSelfService Plus app you created.
    • You will now be able to see Consumer Key, which is the Client ID, and Consumer Secret, which is the Client Secret.
    • Note: Follow the steps in this link to create a custom app for ADSelfService Plus.
  • Click Add Application