How to Connect VSCode to Salesforce

1. Install the Salesforce CLI from: Salesforce CLI Setup

2. Install the Salesforce Extension Pack from the VSCode Marketplace: Salesforce Extension Pack

3. Open VSCode.

4. Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS).

5. Select SFDX: Create Project.

6. Authorize an org:

   • Press Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS).
   • Select SFDX: Authorize an Org.
   • Select a login URL.
   • Log in.

7. Return to VSCode after authentication.

8. Deploy or retrieve metadata using commands in the VSCode Command Palette.

References:

• Salesforce CLI Installation Guide
• Salesforce Extensions for VSCode