Definition
A legacy term for a Salesforce Connected App, which is an application that uses OAuth to integrate with Salesforce, allowing external apps to authenticate users and access Salesforce data securely.
Real-World Example
Consider a scenario where a senior developer at TerraForm Tech is working with Remote Access Application to solve a complex business requirement that cannot be addressed with declarative tools alone. They implement Remote Access Application with proper error handling, write 98% test coverage, and document the solution for future maintainers. The code passes security review on the first attempt.
Why Remote Access Application Matters
Remote Access Application is a legacy term for a Salesforce Connected App, which is an application that uses OAuth to integrate with Salesforce, allowing external apps to authenticate users and access Salesforce data securely. The product was renamed to Connected Apps as the feature evolved with expanded capabilities, but older documentation and APIs may still use the term Remote Access Application.
Knowing the name history matters for reading older Salesforce documentation and for organizations with legacy configurations. Modern Salesforce integration uses Connected Apps terminology exclusively, with OAuth flows, security policies, and IP restrictions configured through the Connected App. Any new integration work should use Connected App terminology rather than the legacy Remote Access Application term.
How Organizations Use Remote Access Application
- •Skyline Consulting — Helps clients with legacy Remote Access Application references understand they're now Connected Apps.
- •TerraForm Tech — Treats Remote Access Application references in old documentation as synonymous with Connected Apps.
- •CodeBridge — Trains developers on current Connected Apps terminology, noting the legacy Remote Access Application name.