What is the first step in creating a Canvas App?

Creating a Canvas App in Salesforce begins with establishing a Connected App. This step is critical because a Connected App acts as a bridge between your external application and the Salesforce environment. It is through this connection that the app can securely communicate with Salesforce, ensuring user authentication and authorization.

When you create a Connected App, you define important attributes such as the OAuth settings, which grant access to the necessary resources while safeguarding sensitive data. This setup allows the external app to authenticate users through Salesforce, ultimately providing a seamless experience as users interact with the Canvas App within the Salesforce interface.

Following the creation of the Connected App, you would typically move on to other steps such as configuring the Visualforce page, registering the app with Salesforce, and setting user permissions. However, initiating the process with the Connected App is essential for establishing the required connectivity and security settings, thus laying the groundwork for the successful creation and operation of a Canvas App.