Download And Install Data Loader ((top)) | UPDATED | 2027 |

If you are using the "Password Authentication" method instead of OAuth, you must append your Security Token to the end of your password (e.g., Password123ABCtoken ). Ready to Move Your Data?

Note: If Windows warns you about an unrecognized app, click "More Info" and then "Run Anyway."

If macOS prevents the file from opening, go to System Settings > Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway." download and install data loader

If the installer closes immediately, ensure your Zulu OpenJDK is installed and the JAVA_HOME environment variable is set correctly.

Open the extracted folder and double-click the install.bat file. If you are using the "Password Authentication" method

Salesforce no longer bundles Java with the installer. You must install a Java Runtime Environment (JRE), such as Zulu OpenJDK , for Data Loader to run.

Follow the terminal prompts to choose an installation directory and create a launch icon. Step 4: Launching and Logging In Open the extracted folder and double-click the install

Salesforce updates Data Loader with every major release (Spring, Summer, Winter). If you encounter bugs, check if a newer version is available in Setup.

While the web-based is great for simple tasks under 50,000 records, Data Loader is the superior choice because it: Supports up to 5 million records . Can be operated via the Command Line (CLI) for automation. Supports all standard and custom objects. Offers detailed success and error logs for troubleshooting. Step 1: Pre-installation Requirements

The most secure way to get the latest version of Data Loader is directly through your Salesforce instance. Log in to your Salesforce account. Click the (Setup) in the top right corner. In the Quick Find box on the left, type "Data Loader" . Select Data Loader under the "Integrations" menu.