Configuring the external API key and secret

The external API key and secret are used by the Spanning backup process to access Salesforce data. The key and secret were configured during Spanning Backup for Salesforce installation. Use this procedure as needed to view or modify the API secret.

To view or modify the external API secret

  1. Log into Spanning Backup for Salesforce.
  2. Click Settings > Backup & Security.
  3. Scroll down to the External API Key & Secret section. Do any of the following:
  • To view the secret, click Reveal Secret.
  • To delete the secret, click Delete Secret, then click Confirm.
  • To generate a new secret, click Generate New Secret, then click Confirm.