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Use Managed Packages to Develop Your AppExchange Solution
OEM User License Guide
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ISVforce Guide: Build and Distribute AppExchange Solutions
Build a thriving Salesforce business as an independent software vendor (ISV). Start by
joining the Salesforce Partner Program and getting familiar with helpful resources for your
AppExchange ISV or consulting journey. Then, learn to plan, build, distribute, sell, and support
solutions for the AppExchange marketplace.
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Release Notes
Use the Salesforce Release Notes to learn about the most recent updates and changes to technologies for AppExchange Partners, including packaging, analytics, and secure coding tools. -
Get Ready to Distribute on AppExchange
Before you list a solution or consulting service on AppExchange, complete the prerequisite tasks. First, sign up for the Salesforce Partner Program. Next, verify that you have a Partner Business Org. Then, get familiar with the resources and documentation that can help you navigate the partner journey efficiently. -
Use Managed Packages to Develop Your AppExchange Solution
Managed packages are the tool that Salesforce partners use to create business apps, and distribute their apps to customers via AppExchange. The suite of capabilities offered by managed packages helps you distribute, license, pilot features, troubleshoot, and monetize your offerings. -
Design Your AppExchange Solution
Discover the architectural concepts and security requirements that influence AppExchange solution design. -
Pass the AppExchange Security Review
[Effective Date: August 9, 2023] At Salesforce, nothing is more important than the trust of our customers. Trust requires security. To distribute a managed package, Salesforce Platform API solution, or Marketing Cloud API solution on AppExchange, it must pass our security review. Learn how to prepare for and pass the security review. -
Publish Your Solution on AppExchange
Use the AppExchange Partner Console to create a solution listing, initiate a security review, manage license settings, and view Marketplace Analytics for your listings. -
Sell on AppExchange with Checkout
Accept credit card payments and bank transfers directly from your listing with AppExchange Checkout. Transform your sales and revenue data into insights and actions with the Checkout Management App. -
Monitor Performance with Analytics for AppExchange Partners
Discover how customers find and interact with your AppExchange listing in the Marketplace Analytics dashboard. Learn how subscribers use your package by exploring App Analytics data. -
Report Orders to Salesforce with the Channel Order App
Create, manage, and submit orders to Salesforce with the Channel Order App (COA). If you’re an OEM partner, you can use the COA to provision Salesforce licenses and for revenue sharing. If you’re an ISV partner, you can use the COA for revenue sharing. If you use AppExchange Checkout to manage customer payments, don’t use the COA. Revenue for partners who use Checkout is automatically reported to Salesforce when customers purchase your AppExchange solution. -
Provide Free Trials of Your AppExchange Solution
Increase customer conversion by offering free trials of your AppExchange solution. Explore trial options, and determine the best type for your solution. -
OEM User License Guide
Learn about the license types that are available to OEM partners.