A connected app is a framework used to integrate an application with Salesforce with the help of APIs and standard protocols. It uses standard SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect protocols to authenticate, authorize, and provide single sign-on (SSO), for external apps. With the help of the Connected app, Salesforce admins can set up security policies and control who can use the corresponding apps.
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