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Version: 2

Auth0 Authorize

  • Category​

    • Security

    • Authentication

    • Auth0

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Overview​

The Auth0 Authorize component in Plinqx is a specialized tool designed to streamline the process of generating an access token from Auth0. This component is crucial for integrations requiring secure authentication with external systems managed through Auth0.

Inputs​

  1. Audience: Specify the Auth0 audience for which the token is intended.

  2. Grant Type: Indicate the authentication grant type set for the Auth0 audience.

  3. Named Credential: Enter the API name of the Salesforce named credential configured for Auth0 authentication.

Outputs​

  1. Access Token (String):

    The access token generated by Auth0.

  2. Message (String):

    A return message from Auth0, providing context or information about the token generation process.

  3. Success (Boolean):

    Indicates whether the token generation was successful (True/False).

Example Scenario - Secure Data Retrieval​

Scenario Overview:

A Salesforce org needs to securely retrieve customer data from an external system that uses Auth0 for authentication. The data retrieval is triggered when a Salesforce user updates a customer record.

Implementation with Auth0 Authorize Component:

  1. Flow Creation:

    Create a Salesforce flow that triggers when a customer record is updated.

  2. Adding Auth0 Authorize Component:

    In the flow, add the Auth0 Authorize component as an initial step.

  3. Configuring Inputs:

    • Set the 'Audience' to the specific audience in Auth0 relevant to the external system.

    • Choose the appropriate 'Grant Type' as configured in Auth0.

    • Enter the API name of the pre-configured Salesforce named credential.

  4. Access Token Retrieval:

    The flow executes the Auth0 Authorize component to obtain an access token.

  5. Data Retrieval Logic:

    Upon successful token generation, subsequent flow steps use the access token to authenticate API calls to the external system and retrieve the required customer data.

  6. Error Handling:

    Implement error handling within the flow to manage scenarios where token generation fails, ensuring that appropriate actions or notifications are triggered.

Results:

This implementation allows Salesforce to securely interact with the external system using Auth0 for robust authentication, ensuring secure data access and maintaining compliance with security protocols.