SOAP API Developer Guide

Introduction to SOAP API
Reference
Apex-Related Calls
Core Calls
Describe Calls
Utility Calls
SOAP Headers
AllOrNoneHeader
AllowFieldTruncationHeader
AssignmentRuleHeader
CallOptions
DisableFeedTrackingHeader
DebuggingHeader
DuplicateRuleHeader
EmailHeader
LimitInfoHeader
LocaleOptions
LoginScopeHeader
MruHeader
OwnerChangeOptions
PackageVersionHeader
QueryOptions
SessionHeader
UserTerritoryDeleteHeader
Using the API with Salesforce Features
Glossary
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SessionHeader

Specifies the session ID returned from the login server after a successful login(). This session ID is used in all subsequent calls.

In version 12.0 and later, include the API namespace in the SOAP message associated with this header. The namespace is defined in the enterprise or partner WSDL.

API Calls

All calls, including utility calls.

Fields

Element Name Type Description
sessionId string

Session ID returned by the login() call to be used for subsequent call authentication.

Sample Code

See the examples provided for login().