In this chapter, you’ll learn how to set up a custom alias for your sandbox environments. We’ll start by explaining what a sandbox alias is and why it’s important for real-world projects. You’ll then see how to configure your client ID, update DNS records, and verify that everything works correctly. This process is essential if you want clean URLs in development and staging, just like in production. We’ll go step by step, with clear examples and common errors to avoid. By the end, you’ll be able to create aliases for any sandbox quickly and confidently.

Creating a Sandbox Alias

This chapter covers different timeout settings in Salesforce B2C Commerce. You’ll learn how session timeouts work for logged-in users, how CSRF token expiration can affect user flow, and how long shopping carts stay active. We’ll also explain the “Remember Me” option and how it behaves in the storefront. You’ll understand the difference between registered and anonymous users, and how each case is handled by the platform. With real examples and explanations, you’ll be ready to configure timeouts properly and improve both performance and security.

Understanding and Managing Timeouts

Custom caching is a powerful tool in B2C Commerce, and in this chapter you’ll discover how to use it effectively. First, we’ll explain the difference between standard and custom caches. Then we’ll show you how to activate and manage custom caches from Business Manager. You’ll learn how to store data efficiently, how to access it in your controllers, and how to debug it using breakpoints. We’ll also cover cache invalidation, so you know how and when to refresh the data. This module is full of hands-on tips to boost performance with clean and scalable code.

Custom Caches in Practice

In this chapter, we dive into the robots.txt file and its role in controlling what search engines can access. You’ll see how to configure it correctly for production, staging, and sandbox environments. We’ll explain what each directive means, how to allow or block specific bots, and why this file is critical for SEO and site privacy. We’ll also explore common misconfigurations and how to detect them. You’ll finish this module knowing exactly how to protect sensitive environments and keep your public store properly indexed.

Managing robots.txt in Different Environments

Access Keys are a secure way to connect to your B2C Commerce instance without using passwords. In this final chapter, you’ll learn what access keys are, how to create them, and how to use them in real-world automation tasks. We’ll go through the steps in Business Manager, show you practical use cases, and explain why they’re better than traditional credentials in many scenarios. You’ll also learn how to avoid common mistakes and how to manage these keys over time. By the end of the module, you’ll feel confident using access keys to improve security and flexibility.

Using Access Keys for Secure Automation

This advanced Salesforce B2C Commerce course is made for developers and technical users who want to go beyond the basics.You will learn how to create sandbox aliases. This helps you work with clean URLs and better manage multiple environments. We’ll walk you through each step, including DNS settings and common mistakes.Then, we’ll explore different types of timeouts. You’ll understand how session timeouts work, what CSRF expiration means, and how long customer baskets are kept active. We also cover “Remember Me” functionality and the difference between anonymous and registered users.Next, we go into custom caching. You’ll learn what it is, when to use it, and how to configure it in Business Manager. We’ll also show you how to debug it in your code using breakpoints, and how to flush cache manually if needed.We dedicate one full module to the <code>robots.txt</code> file. You’ll learn how to configure it for different environments like production, staging, and sandbox. We explain the risks of doing it wrong, and how to check if your site is blocking or allowing bots properly.Finally, we focus on Access Keys. These allow secure connections to B2C Commerce without exposing passwords. You’ll learn how to create them, when to use them, and how they help in automation.The course includes real examples, on-screen demos, and best practices. All content is clear, practical, and easy to follow.By the end of the course, you’ll have a solid understanding of these key features. You’ll also be able to apply them with confidence in real projects.

Unlock the full potential of Salesforce B2C Commerce with this advanced course. Learn how to manage sandbox aliases, optimize performance, secure your storefront, and master caching and access keys.

304 - Beyond the Basics: Advanced SFCC Configuration

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What you will learn

Know how to create and manage sandbox aliases

Configure session, basket, and CSRF timeouts properly

Implement and debug custom caches in your code

Set up robots.txt correctly for each environment

Use Access Keys for secure, password-free automation

Avoid common mistakes that cost time and performance

Apply best practices from real Salesforce Commerce projects

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Advanced SFCC setups made simple

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