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Devart.Data.Salesforce 6.2.123

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Advanced C# Connection Provider for Salesforce

dotConnect for Salesforce is a high-performance ORM enabled data provider for Salesforce that builds on ADO.NET technology. It enables access to Salesforce CRM data in .NET applications through standard SQL queries—no Salesforce API or SOQL expertise required.

The provider works with .NET Frameworks, .NET Core, .NET.

It supports a wide range of Salesforce-specific features, including a powerful local SQL engine with SQL-92 support, full CRUD operations, complex JOIN queries, and multiple authentication methods. Package provides advanced Visual Studio integration and convenient visual component editors to simplify component tweaking.

More information at dotConnect for Salesforce.

Installation

1. Install the NuGet Package

Install-Package Devart.Data.Salesforce

2. Activate license

• Free Trial License: Evaluate the full capabilities of dotConnect for Salesforce in a non-commercial environment—ideal for development and testing. Start your free trial
• Commercial License: Deploy dotConnect for Salesforce in commercial applications and access full technical support with a valid license. Purchase a license

Work with EF Core

For projects, using Entity Framework Core with Salesforce, install the Devart.Data.Salesforce.EFCore package.

Compatibility

The following table show which version of this package to use with which version of frameworks.

More information here

Key Features

• SQL Access Without API Complexity: Query and manipulate Salesforce data using standard SQL statements—no need to learn SOQL or the Salesforce REST API. Use complex JOINs, WHERE conditions, aggregate functions, and more.
• Full CRUD Operations: Perform INSERT, SELECT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations on Salesforce objects such as accounts, contacts, leads, and opportunities through familiar SQL syntax.
• Full ADO.NET Compatibility: 100% compliant with ADO.NET standards, supporting key interfaces such as DbConnection, DbCommand, DataSet, and DataTable for seamless integration into .NET applications.
• Powerful Local SQL Engine: Built-in SQL-92 compliant engine enables advanced query capabilities, including complex JOIN operations across Salesforce objects.
• ORM Support: Works with Entity Framework Core, NHibernate, and Dapper, enabling code-first and model-first workflows with Salesforce data.
• Flexible Authentication: Supports Username/Password, OAuth Refresh Token, and Interactive OAuth authentication methods for secure connectivity.
• Broad Platform Compatibility: Fully compatible with .NET Framework, .NET Core, and .NET, including ASP.NET Core, Blazor, and .NET MAUI.
• Visual Studio Integration: Accelerate development with data source connection wizards, database object explorer, and schema management tools—all embedded in Visual Studio.
• Reliable Security: Advanced encryption and authentication via Security Token and OAuth 2.0 ensure secure access to your Salesforce data.
• Priority Support and Continuous Improvement: Backed by dedicated technical support and regular updates that deliver security enhancements, feature improvements, and long-term stability.

Usage

To help you get started quickly, here's a simple code example demonstrating how to connect to Salesforce.

using Devart.Data.Salesforce;

class Program
{
 static void Main()
 {
 string connectionString = "" +
 "Authentication Type=UserNamePassword;" +
 "Host=salesforce.com;" +
 "User Id=user@company.com;" +
 "Password=**********;" +
 "Security Token=********************;" +
 "License Key=**********";

 using (SalesforceConnection connection = new SalesforceConnection(connectionString))
 {
 try
 {
 connection.Open();
 Console.WriteLine("Connection successful!");
 }
 catch (Exception ex)
 {
 Console.WriteLine($"Error: {ex.Message}");
 }
 }
 }
}

Basic Connection Strings

For more detailed tutorials, API reference, and advanced examples, visit our Getting Started guide.

Related Packages

• Devart.Data.Salesforce.EFCore

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