# Salesforce Input

The Salesforce Input step reads data directly from Salesforce using the Salesforce Web Service.

You can also use the following PDI steps for various ways to modify your Salesforce database:

* [**Salesforce Insert**](/pdia-data-integration/9.3-data-integration/pdi-transformation-steps-reference-overview/salesforce-insert.md)

  Inserts records directly into your Salesforce database.
* [**Salesforce Update**](/pdia-data-integration/9.3-data-integration/pdi-transformation-steps-reference-overview/salesforce-update.md)

  Updates records directly into your Salesforce database.
* [**Salesforce Upsert**](/pdia-data-integration/9.3-data-integration/pdi-transformation-steps-reference-overview/salesforce-upsert.md)

  Updates existing records and inserts new records into your Salesforce database.
* [**Salesforce Delete**](/pdia-data-integration/9.3-data-integration/pdi-transformation-steps-reference-overview/salesforce-delete.md)

  Deletes records directly from your Salesforce database.


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